Site Technical Manager
Full job description
Redfox Executive Selection Ltd
Salary: £240 – £360 per day
Due to recent maternity leave an opportunity has emerged to work as SITE TECHNICAL MANAGER within this modern, state-of-the art Fresh Produce packing facility. This is a vital role which will require a significant contribution to help successfully deliver the business objectives. You will be expected to proactively drive forward and effectively communicate product and process innovation and quality standards also ensuring that the state-of-the-art production sites meet strict company policy requirements. You will be a significant member of the senior team with very strong leadership ability.
Role outline
* Working within a multi-disciplinary Manufacturing team to drive Manufacturing performance.
* Adding value to the business by providing commercially sensitive, objective, technical expertise.
* Manage delivery of the end to end quality process in product area.
* Manages food safety, legal, quality and compliance, audits and customer services for third party customers.
* Investigating customer complaints trends and other identified product issues instigating the product withdrawal and recall processes where appropriate
* Ensuring technical standards, policies, procedures and communications are clear, concise and easy to understand and are applied without diluting the importance of the principles embodied in them.
The Qualities we want to see
Degree in relevant science, manufacturing, chemistry, engineering, business or a closely related discipline
Good working knowledge of all accreditation standards and relevant legislation
An appreciation of the safety, legal compliance, compositional and quality aspects of products in the defined area and a clear understanding of their related technologies
Specialised technical or manufacturing knowledge preferably of products in a defined area (this will be category specific)
Significant post-graduate experience in the manufacturing or retail industries, this will preferably include experience in dealing with international suppliers
Understanding of the UK and EU legal framework, in particular General Product Safety Directive and other product specific legislation
Commercial acumen which facilitates a contribution to product selection decisions or ‘value engineering’
Behavior Profile
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Investigative decision maker
Route cause analysis problem solving skills
Highly developed planning, organising and project management skills
High degree of self-motivation, flexibility and enthusiasm
This is a fixed-term 12 month contract to start ASAP
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