Technical Manager

£55k- £65k plus package

Crewe

The business is a successful food manufacturer that is investing in its infrastructure and processes. They have built a strong team and are now looking for a Technical Manager to develop the Quality and Technical Services teams. If you're ambitious to transfer your learnings and want an upward trajectory in technical there is definitely the scope to meet those personal goals in this role.

Along with the salary, other benefits include:

• Pension and Life Insurance
• Gym membership
• Discount scheme
• Free parking on site

Your background will cover:

• Technical Manager 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 details 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 Technicians.

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.

Working with great quality products in a business investing in their future is a big tick for any new Technical Manager so contact Novus with your CV to discuss this role or any other vacancies we are working on in Technical.