Head of Technical

Our client is a UK leading food processor based near Pontefract specialising in pre prepared products, catering to places such as supermarkets and food service providers. They are seeking a skilled and experience Head of Technical to join their team.

Your job as Head of Technical is to ensure a best in class Technical Service across all elements of the site, ensuring all products are to the high standards expected of their customers and the business is compliant with all supplier Audits. RESPONSIBILITIES &

DUTIES

Day to day management of the Technical / Quality Assurance function in line with the sites Food safety and Quality Management Systems, legislative requirements and customer expectations and retailer codes of practice. Management of the Hygiene function in line with the sites Hygiene Management System.

Maintain the sites Foods Safety, Quality and Hygiene Management Systems in line with legislative requirements and best practice. To provide technical advice to all departments and our customers. Provide technical leadership for site quality and manufacturing teams and to ensure effective quality management systems are in place to guarantee both food safety and legal compliance.

Liaise closely with senior & department managers to share best practice and ensure that at all times the company's standards are maintained. Collect and compile information into reports and summaries to allow easy trend analysis and monitoring of important quality and food safety (customer complaints, micro results, quality control information).

Ensuring that a thorough and effective pest prevention system is in place and is regularly inspected by a reputable contractor and that recommendations are actioned. Liaise with customer representatives and 3rd parties to ensure any corrective action following technical visits and audits are implemented and maintained.

Initiate and ensure internal/external audits are conducted as per agreed schedule and any resulting non-conformances are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner. Take charge of day and evening hygiene, ensuring all hygiene matters are dealt with on a daily basis to include negotiating chemical prices, ensure contract supplier terms are adhered to and ensure hygiene teams have the necessary skills & tools to do their job.

Manage the relevant departmental budgets in partnership with Site Director & Financial Controller Ensure site allergen risk assessment & controls are maintained at all times. Take ownership & maintenance of site HACCP & TACCP plans.

Lead a culture of brand integrity across the site, ensuring high standards in line with the expectations of the customers. Comply with Company Policy to ensure that adhered on all matters concerning Health and Safety, reporting any breaches as appropriate.

Any other relevant duties required by Management or the Company. The role is responsible for upholdin...

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