We are working exclusively with an excellent chilled food manufacturing business who are going through a really exciting period of growth. As a result they are looking to appointed a talented Technical Manager at their site in London!

On offer:

* Salary is £50,000 - £60,000 doe

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Company pension

The Role

* Reporting to the Technical Director, the Technical manager will be responsible for ensuring all products produced are safe, legal and to the specified quality.

* Key responsibilities;

* Lead BRC audits as well and ensuring the businesses excellent accreditation is maintained

* Lead all customer and internal auditing and produce accurate supportive documentation

* Responsibility for building and maintaining excellent relationships with customers to ensure their technical and quality standards and needs are met and exceeded at all times.

* Manage QMS , document and food safety systems

* Responsible for managing the Quality and Hygiene team and ensuring a safe environment for food manufacturing.

* Have a fully understanding and be knowledgeable with all traceability systems and requirements.

* Take corrective actions for all non conformances.

* Conduct product inspections and quality control testing.

* Implementation and overseeing GMP, HACCP, microbiological and QC checks.

* Training of staff in food hygiene, assessing staff competency and fostering a culture of food safety.

Candidate requirements

* Hold a degree in a food science or similar

* A good working knowledge of BRCGS version 9

* Lead Auditor

* HACCP level 3+

* Knowledge of key legislation relating to the food industry

* Organised and able to work to deadlines

* Enthusiasm for fostering a culture of Food Safety

* Computer literate with Microsoft Office knowledge

Please apply with an up to date CV. For more information please contact Traceyat Alexander Steele Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)