Food Manufacturing Technical Lead

7 hours ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom D R Newitt Recruitment Limited Full time
Job Description

The role of a Food Technical Coordinator is to work with retail and foodservice customers, leading a large site for one of the UK's largest chilled food groups. With opportunities to progress within this leading food giant, you will apply your experience in technical and quality, using leadership skills to succeed and develop. This company offers a strong culture, extensive training plans, and benefits.

Responsibilities
  1. Implement Quality Control: Ensure consistency and excellence in the production of food products by implementing and maintaining quality control processes.
  2. Maintain Compliance: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and certifications such as HACCP, BRC, and ISO.
  3. Lead Technical Team: Manage a team of technical professionals, including quality assurance managers, food technologists, and lab technicians.
  4. Product Development: Collaborate with the product development team to introduce new products or improve existing ones while ensuring technical feasibility and quality standards.
  5. Supplier Management: Oversee relationships with suppliers to maintain quality raw materials and ingredients for production.
  6. Audits and Inspections: Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications to uphold quality and safety standards.
  7. Crisis Management: Develop and implement contingency plans for food safety incidents or product recalls.
Requirements
  1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
  2. Extensive experience in a technical role within the food manufacturing industry, with a proven track record of quality management.
  3. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices.
  4. Certification in food safety (e.g., li>)


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