Section Manager Primary Production and Processing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Section Manager- Primary Production and Processing to join a leading Food and Drink company based in the Gloucestershire area. My client provides scientific and technical support to the food and drink industry globally, including analysis and testing, operational support and knowledge management.

The newly-formed Primary Production and Processing department provides scientific and technical services to a wide range of businesses, with a current focus on the milling and baking sectors, food manufacturers and the plant breeding industry.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the Section Manager- Primary Production and Processing you will be responsible for:

1. Key objectives will be to grow the client base and income of the section by expanding its remit to a broader range of raw materials and ingredients. A major aspect of this will be to contribute to strategic development of the facilities within the organisation, as well as developing the staff within the section.

2. Business development, external marketing and sales. Business development responsibilities will be for both longer term and shorter term activities and will require the building of relationships and preparation of proposals for key clients (public and private) within the UK and beyond.

3. Providing technical and scientific leadership to develop the team members to achieve their maximum potential. The department comprises a team of experienced scientists, technologists and technicians. Staff management including development, motivation and efficient utilisation is key.

4. Ensure operational efficiency through resource management and work practices, managing technical delivery of outputs to agreed service levels. You will also be responsible for implementing required systems of business management, including health and safety.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

As the Section Manager- Primary Production and Processing you will be:

1. Degree qualified in a relevant scientific subject or equivalent and have broad technical knowledge of the food industry (science and technology) across a range of food technologies.

2.Previous experience working with Salads, vegetables or horticulture are required in a Process Development, Technical Manager or Product Development capacity. There is an element of project management within this position as well, so experience in this area will be beneficial but not required.

Key Words: Food, Drink, Beverage, Production, Manufacturing, Horticulture, Salads, vegetables, Management, Process development, Business development, NPD, manager, Project Management

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer that is happy to welcome applications for any applicant who fulfil the role requirements for this position. HRS is a company exclusively supporting the science and technology sectors and is made up of a collaboration of scientists supporting science. We look forward to helping you with your next career moves.