Technical Director

5 days ago


Ashington, Northumberland, United Kingdom Sweetdreams Confectionery Full time £50,000
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Manager to join our team at Sweetdreams Confectionery. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of our products.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a robust technical strategy, including budgetary controls for the Technical, Quality, and Health & Safety departments.
  • Audit and Compliance: Lead and manage all internal and external site visits and audits, ensuring continuous compliance with BRC accreditation and Global Food Safety Standards across manufacturing, packing, and warehousing.
  • Team Management: Oversee the daily operations of the Technical, Quality, and Health & Safety teams, including performance management, appraisals, training, and succession planning.
  • Quality Improvement: Champion a culture of 'audit readiness' and continuous improvement in product and process quality. Lead the implementation of a Total Quality Management approach across the organization.
  • HACCP & Compliance: Maintain ownership of the HACCP and Quality Management system and ensure compliance with the latest TACCP & VACCP requirements. Manage new recipe generation, including nutritional analysis, packaging, labeling, and product claims.
  • Supplier and Customer Relations: Act as the technical liaison with customers and suppliers, addressing technical queries, managing supplier performance, and mitigating product or supplier risks through technical improvement plans.
  • Health & Safety Leadership: Act as the technical liaison with customers and suppliers, addressing technical queries, customer complaints, managing supplier performance, and mitigating product or supplier risks through technical improvement plans.
What We Offer
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading company in the industry.
  • Competitive Compensation: A competitive salary up to £50,000 for the right candidate, plus additional benefits.


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