Established for over 40 years, our client, a well-respected food processor and wholesaler, has built an enviable reputation for the consistent quality of service and product provided to its prestigious hospitality customers based in the region. They now seek to recruit a part-time Technical Manager to ensure that effective company policies, procedures and standards for the site continue to be implemented, maintained and developed.

As Technical Manager you will:

• identify, develop and implement management systems to control Quality, Food Safety and Integrity
• advise and consult with suppliers, external bodies, enforcement officers concerning Quality, Food Safety and the Integrity Management System
• provide technical support to the manufacturing operation and assist in problem-solving
• provide technical advice in assessing new suppliers, raw materials and product complaint investigations
• work closely with suppliers to improve material cost and quality
• in tandem with the Quality Manager, evaluate the effectiveness of hygiene procedures and advise on the preparation and improvement of hygiene schedules/cleaning instructions
• instil the importance of quality assurance in all personnel
• implement a continuous improvement philosophy

As Technical Manager, you will need:

• Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology
• Knowledge of food legislation
• Knowledge of SALSA or BRC food safety standards
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Procedures, relevant Accreditation requirements, HACCP microbiological & analytical techniques and interpretation of results and Factory & Company Procedures, Policies and Quality Standards
• Understanding of quality management, manufacturing and statistical techniques
• Knowledge and experience of organoleptic techniques and assessments of raw materials
• Experience of production management (beneficial)

Salary & benefits:

• £40-60k pro-rata
• Part-time
• Flexible hours
• Annual profit-related bonus
• Weekly food allowance
• Christmas hamper & allowance
• 20 days holidays + stats (pro-rata)
• Auto-enrolment pension