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Nights Technical Team Leader

Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 31,880 - 31,880 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Expire in: 15 days

Job Description

Nights Technical Team Leader

Location:Stoke-On-Trent
Salary: Up to £31,880 per annum
Working Hours: 9:00pm - 5:00am, Sunday to Thursday

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Team Leader to join a busy food manufacturing operation based in Stoke-On-Trent 

This is a key role within the technical and factory operations team, responsible for supporting food safety, quality, compliance, training and factory standards across the night shift.

The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality Control and Factory Team Leaders to ensure processes and standards are consistently maintained, while identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing any quality or compliance concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Factory Oversight

Oversee factory operations with a focus on: 

Product traceability 
Allergen controls 
Metal detection 
Label verification 
NPD presence within production 

Ensure technical and food safety standards are consistently maintained across production.
Identify and address any issues or concerns within the factory environment.
Compliance & Training

Monitor staff compliance using the company's Core system
Ensure all staff training is completed and kept up to date in line with current site policies and procedures
Support the development of employee competency through assessments, coaching and ongoing training
Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality and compliance
Meetings & Communication

Attend daily production planning meetings
Hold regular meetings with the Quality Control team
Conduct fortnightly meetings with Factory Team Leaders
Produce a monthly report highlighting key topics, trends and concerns requiring management attention
Ensure effective communication between the Technical, Quality and Production teams
Investigations & Reporting

Lead immediate investigations into food safety, quality and compliance issues
Identify trends and recurring issues through investigation findings
Recommend and support appropriate corrective actions
Produce detailed findings for inclusion within the monthly Board Pack
Auditing & Continuous Improvement

Carry out regular GMP audits
Complete glass and hard plastic audits
Conduct hygiene audits and identify areas for improvement
Support continuous improvement initiatives across technical and production processes
Ensure corrective actions are followed through and completed effectively
Raw Materials & Quality Control

Carry out spot-check monitoring of raw material intake
Provide Quality Control support where required
Verify that incoming raw materials meet required quality and food safety standards
Escalate any concerns relating to raw materials, quality or food safety appropriately
About You

Previous experience within a technical, quality or food manufacturing environment

Experience working within food safety and quality procedures
Strong knowledge of GMP, allergen controls, traceability and factory compliance
Experience conducting audits and investigations
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
The ability to identify issues, investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
Experience supporting and developing teams through coaching and training
Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levels
A proactive approach to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvement
The ability to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment and manage priorities independently

If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to (url removed) 

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