Back to searchFactory Technical Manager
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 22 days
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2PT, England
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
£55-60k plus package
Crewe
The Factory Technical Manager in any food business has a vital role across multiple functions. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to progress their technical career. Are you a strong QA Manager or Technical Services Manager who has experience of combining being in the factory involved in the day-to-day production along with the back-office systems and compliance management? Someone wanting to progress from systems into more of a factory-based role? This could be the ideal next step into Technical Management. With the support of the Head of Technical and site QA team there is a wealth of knowledge and expertise to learn from.
Along with the salary, other benefits include:
* Pension and Life Insurance
* Gym membership
* Discount scheme
* Free parking on site
Your background will cover:
* QA or Technical Systems Management background in the food industry.
* Proven experience in working to, and driving, KPI performance.
* A detailed understanding of BRC, retail audit compliance and GMP.
* Involvement in customer audits.
* Working with and understanding the detail of the Quality Management System.
* Experience in manufacture for retail and/or foodservice sites.
* Working to high level quality standards in food manufacturing.
* Management or supervision of QA Technicans.
What will your days look like as the Factory Technical Manager:
* Work closely with the Head of Technical, and the rest of the team, to develop an excellent food safety culture on site.
* Being involved, in the factory and around the team. Understanding their challenges, the status of KPI performance, hygiene issues, audit preparation etc on a continual basis.
* Communicating and being a visible member of the technical team.
* Attention to detail where systems and compliance are concerned.
* Deputising for the Head of Technical.
* Being visible and involved is key to building relationships across the factory, with all operational teams and with customers during visits.
* Constantly striving for improvements, you understand the nuances of the factory and what the daily focus needs to be for the team.
As mentioned already, this is a great next career step for those building their technical career combining the hands-on as well as the systems and compliance elements of technical management. A positive, team focussed environment, this role will suit those who work off their own initiative, think on their feet and can make decisions combing what is happening around them with their technical expertise.
Interviews to be conducted as soon as possible so don't delay -we can discuss more of the detail on this and other technical roles to suit your working day.
