Overview
Head of Technical
#3303821
Food Manufacturing
Head of Technical
£90k – £120k per annum
Benefits
- 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Bonus Package (up to 20% depending on business / personal performance)
- Excellent discounts on products as well as savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
- Family-friendly policies and wellbeing benefits
Head of Technical for high quality, multi-site Food Manufacturer. Leading the Technical function, you’ll champion a strong food quality culture and oversee all Technical systems and procedures in line with legislation, customer expectations, and BRC requirements.
Reporting to the Technical Director, responsibilities for the role will include:
- Maintaining, developing, and reviewing the Technical / Quality Plan to meet BRC standards and customer needs.
- Developing and implementing Technical procedures, risk assessments, and compliance systems.
- Leading internal, external, customer, and supplier audits, ensuring audit readiness and Technical excellence.
- Communicating effectively with senior customers and stakeholders on audits, compliance, investigations, and continuous improvement.
- Coaching and supporting the Technical team, ensuring success by aligning them with the wider Technical Strategy.
- Building strong relationships with senior leadership and external partners, influencing decisions at all levels.
Essential / Desirable skills include:
- Experience of working with bakery and / or chilled prepared foods within a fast- paced Food Manufacturing site
- Ideally a degree in Food Science, Lead Auditor qualification, HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 3
- Experience of working in a Head of Technical role within a BRC accredited site, supplying Major Retailers
- Proven track record in leading Technical teams with excellent interpersonal, motivational, and influencing skills
- Strong experience working with Major Retailers and knowledge of BRC standards
- Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability, with the ability to make strategic decisions
The Company:
- Multi-site Food Manufacturer
- Supplying high quality products to a wide range of customers including Major Retailers
- Passionate about quality, innovation and sustainability
The working hours are Monday to Friday – office hours, 40 hours per week. The salary is £90k – £120k per annum plus an excellent benefits package.
If you are interested, please respond AS SOON AS POSSIBLE quoting reference number #3303821 with an updated CV, an indication of your current salary and your availability.