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Head of Technical
Job Posted: an hour ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greenwich
Expire in: a month
Job Description
A leading UK food manufacturer is looking for a Head of Technical to lead the quality strategy within the business, focusing on delivering continual positive change by the application of current and best technical practice, technology and innovation.
What you’ll be doing as Head of Technical:
You will be operating as a member of the senior management team, with responsibility for the safety, legality and quality agendas of the business and customers from raw materials through to the ultimate consumer.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
Establishing and driving technical excellence through food safety and quality standards throughout the company.
Setting and maintaining ‘Due Diligence’ requirements throughout company on microbiological standards, pest control, hygiene standards, product labelling, HACCP, statutory training, temperature control, etc.
Developing Quality Assessment processes and managing product quality throughout the company.
Complying with all food legislation and managing all interactions with Enforcement Authorities.
Developing and agreeing business wide quality KPI’s with the site team, which drive continuous improvement, and influence real issues aimed at achieving consistent manufacture to specification.
Liaising with customers to develop quality plans and agree KPI’s appropriate to their requirements.
Monitoring hygiene and cleaning standards throughout the company and provide support where necessary to improve standards where required.
Managing the onsite Laboratory
Continually evaluating and implementing improved standards of best practice and GMP throughout the business to ensure food safety compliance and gain competitive advantage through quality and reliability.
Reviewing all new food safety legislation and industry developments
Advising and setting company policies/response on important issues such as Organic Foods, GMOs, Salt Reduction, Saturated Fat guidelines, other FSA initiatives, etc.
Monitoring of quality and auditing of all suppliers.
We’re looking for a Head of Technical with the following skills and experience:
Educated to degree level in Food Technology, Food Science or Food Safety management with appropriate qualifications to demonstrate continuing professional development and competence within this field.
Experienced manager at a senior level, with at least 5 years technical management experience including substantial experience as lead technical manager with responsibility for technical business strategy and overall technical performance
Previous experience and a proven track record of managing, motivating and developing teams and individuals.
Proven track record in change management, achieving high standards and meeting set company targets.
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