Technical Manager

Purpose Be an ambassador for Quality and Food Safety by their visible presence on site demonstrating behaviours and always reinforcing Pilgrims commitment to the highest standards.
Responsible for managing the Technical Team, ensuring all requisite product safety and quality specifications and monitoring tools are in place.
To Participate in the development and maintenance of the Food safety and quality culture within the site Liaising with internal departments and external customers to implement internal and external specifications with supporting internal documentation.
Implementation and completion of internal and external key technical performance indicator reports.
Deputy: Quality Systems Manager / QA Manager Skills & Knowledge 3 years Chilled food industry experience Previous Technical experience of FMCG food related manufacturing operations Proven management capability in a Technical, QA or Process Development function Experience working with Technical representatives of major retailers Relevant factory audit experience and / or qualification Relevant raw materials knowledge Meat processing knowledge Knowledge of processing requirements of fresh meat products Microbiology effecting meat and meat products Knowledge of raw meat (including pork slaughter and associated welfare standards) Knowledge of continuous improvement tools and techniques Proven experience in cost control, health and safety and management of quality systems Proven track record in microbiological and hygiene-based management programmes Knowledge of Ethical trading requirements and control systems Qualifications BSc.
Food related subject and / or science degree with relevant food experience Food Safety Level 4 Lead Auditors JTRA1_UKTJ