Assistant Technical & Quality Manager

Our client:

• Our client is market-leading bakery business, renowned for their high-quality bakery products that are available to grab on-the-go.
• Our client offers over 500+ premium frozen baked good products and pride themselves on innovation and high-quality products.
• Assistant Technical and Quality Manager role is ideal for an individual with experience gained from the UK food industry

The role:

• Reporting into Technical and Quality Manager the Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will manage a team of three to oversee food safety and compliance across the company
• The Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will collaborate with multiple departments to deliver company objectives
• The Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will mentor and develop the team ensuring development and training needs are met.
• The Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will maintain the site specification system and ensure customer portals are regularly updated and in line with customer requirements
• In the role the Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will oversee the Quality Management System ensuring compliance with BRCGS standards, customer requirements and legal obligations.
• Leading the HACCP team the Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will identify, assess and control food safety risks in line with industry standards.
• Working with suppliers, procurement and product development the Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will ensure all product comply with current regulatory and safety requirements
• The Assistant Technical and Quality Manager will promote a culture of food safety ensuring best practices are implemented across all departments and continuous improvement is encouraged

Ideal candidate:

• Degree in food science, food technology or a related field
• Must have UK experience in a technical or quality assurance role gained from the UK food manufacturing industry
• Must have a strong knowledge of food safety standards, regulations and quality assurance frameworks
• Must have HACCP level 3, Food Safety Level 3 and a lead auditor qualification would be ideal.
• The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and take a proactive approach to their work.
• Proven experience in leading and developing a technical team
• Experience in Quality Management Systems
• Experience in audits and an up-to-date knowledge of EU and UK food legislation
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines are key.
• Proven ability to manage data accurately and efficiently along with problem solving skills

Benefits & details:

• £38,000 pro rata plus pension, life assurance and free on site parking
• Based on site in West London with occasional travel

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