Kierownik/Kierowniczka Dzialu Technicznego

Scantec Recruitment are working with a leading food manufacturing business near Pontypool to assist in their search for a Technical Manager.
This is a small site with BIG plans and is part of a larger group manufacturing business.
You'll have the opportunity to progress within the wider group as there are other sites nearby.
We're flexible on your level of experience and are open to applications from either Quality Managers looking for the next step or Technical Managers seeking a new challenge.
As Technical Manager, you'll have the Quality Manager and a small QA team under your leadership.
The role will be accountable for food safety legality and quality and be responsible for running the day-to-day operations of the technical department.
Act as key contact with customers and potential customers in all technical issues including driving improvement plans, implementing outputs from risk assessments and retailer codes of practice
Lead by example in encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of the company's values and culture
Coaching employees in the implementation and training of technical standards, systems, and procedures.
Ideally you'll be educated to Degree or HND level in food science or science/technology related discipline or Technical Management / Quality Management / leadership experience gained from the food industry.
You'll be building relationships with key retailers such as M&S, Tesco, Waitrose & Sainsbury's.
Ideally you will have Level 3 Food Safety & Level 3 HACCP