Head of Technical

The Head of Technical will lead and manage the technical operations within the factory, ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency. This role is based in Wakefield and requires expertise in engineering and manufacturing.

Client Details

Large national business, with multiple sites across the UK

Description

· Provide technical leadership for technical, quality and hygiene teams and to ensure effective quality management systems are in place to guarantee both food safety and legal compliance.

· Liaise closely with department managers / group technical to share best practice and ensure that at all times the companies standards are maintained.

· Accurate reporting of KPIs to technical team and site management team- to escalate any issues directly with the Site Director and UKP Technical Director

· Review quality and food safety trend analysis (customer complaints, micro results, and quality control information), allowing generation of robust improvement plans.

· Verify an effective pest prevention system is in place and is regularly managed by the technical team on site.

· Liaise directly with the FSA team and external customers on site to ensure any corrective actions following technical visits and audits are implemented and maintained.

· Review internal/external audits are conducted as per agreed schedule and any resulting non-conformances are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner.

· Ensure that the Technical Team has the necessary skills and qualifications to carry out their role effectively. Identify development and training needs where appropriate.

· Maintain the appropriate standards of conduct & behaviour within the Technical Team.

· Support the management of night hygiene team ensuring all hygiene matters are dealt with on a daily basis to include: ensuring hygiene teams have the necessary skills & tools to do their job.

· Carry out additional and reasonable job related tasks as requested by your line manager, in line with the needs of the business

· Actively promote / participate in Company initiatives and projects.

· Personal development - to demonstrate full commitment to the scheduled programme of training and development for this role.

· Lead technical function in ensuring site and team adherence to site

Profile

A successful Head of Technical should have:

· Great communicator

· Solid level of numeracy - able to calculate and report on performance and shift KPI's.

· Excellent track record of managing teams; building capability, addressing any issues effectively and in compliance with legislative and company policies and procedures.

· Ability to clearly communicate and build a strong and effective team.

· Self-motivated and highly resilient.

· IOSH Managing Safety

· Food Science related degree.

· HACCP level 4 or higher (MSc degree)

· Lead Auditor certification

Job Offer

• Competitive salary
• Generous bonus scheme and benefits package.
• Opportunities to lead and innovate within a large organisation in the FMCG sector.
• A permanent role with career progression potential.
• A chance to work in a vibrant and well-connected location like Wakefield.

If you are ready to take on this exciting role as Head of Technical within the FMCG industry, we encourage you to apply today!