Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager (Auditor) has become available to join a leading Food business, working within the America’s to oversee and develop technical compliance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading supplier of Food Ingredients, sourced from suppliers around the world, being based on the West-coast of USA.

Reporting to the Group Technical Manager, the position of Technical Manager / Auditor will take responsibility for;

  • Technical Support to suppliers (IQF factories and growers)
  • Carry out the required due diligence review with existing/new/potential suppliers prior to local seasons/trial commencement.
  • Audit of facilities and GMP systems of raw material suppliers against the IQF and Farm standards.
  • Support the development of 3rd party food manufacturing sites, including approval process and audits.
  • Support suppliers in continuous improvement in relation to food safety and quality assurance through audits, complaint investigations and supplier performance reviews.
  • Carry out an annual review of raw material suppliers’ technical performance (quality service levels, closing off of complaints, due diligence compliance and technical support).

 We require;

  • Required educational level or equivalent professional skills: +5 with Agronomic and industrial training with professional experience of minimum 5 years. English essential, Spanish & French recommended.
  • BRC / ISO lead auditor qualification.
  • Good working knowledge of modern fruit & vegetable production (growing systems, fertigation, harvest, etc).
  • A knowledge of ingredients is also needed – non produced based for example dairy,
  • Good knowledge of crop protection (pesticides, fungicides, etc) including global regulations.
  • Good knowledge of quality management systems, HACCP, etc, both in farm and factory.
  • Master Pack Office: Excel, Word, Power Point.
  • Flexibility and adaptability of the schedule (depending on the season), fitness for frequent travel.

 An energetic, motivated, and passionate individual will thrive in this exciting, diverse and progressive role.

USA based; West-coast, California/Washington/Oregon areas

Salary; 60 to 75k USD – dependent on experience offered

Please call Aimi or Louise to discuss the role of Technical Manager / Auditing Manager / Compliance Manager / Auditor on 01284 735575 or alternatively please send a CV in application to info@tailormaderesources.co.uk

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