Technical & Quality Manager Full Time On site: Sittingbourne, Kent Salary: £45-50k Benefits: Death In Service Benefit Long Term Medical Cover The Company: Through continued company expansion, a position has arisen at a leading UK manufacturer in the pet food industry, specialising in creating suet based products for feeding wild birds.
The company has over 30 years' experience as a leading innovator within the industry with its design, development and core manufacturing business based at its extensive site in Kent.
This role will require someone who is hands-on and will be central to the development of an improved manufacturing and quality process strategy and delivery of that to their customers.
Implementing BRC and maintaining the standards will be a key requirement for this role.
Equally as important will be the development of due diligence and governance systems, including Codes of Practice, Best Practice Guidance and Governance audit systems.
What you will be doing: Primary point of contact for all Technical & Quality issues Technical lead on NPD and raw material compliance Development of Codes of Practice, Guidance and Procedures Implementation and maintenance of BRC systems and tracking processes Manage raw material, product specifications, standards and factory documentation to meet customer requirements Key contact during all audits Develop and implement Quality Score KPI's Support and drive the HACCP team meetings ensuring that they occur regularly, and any learnings are implemented Standardize supplier compliance with effective performance monitoring and annual reviews Promote a culture of 'audit ready every day' Manage, train and develop staff in quality and technical procedures What the company wants from you: The ideal candidate will be an experienced Technical & Quality Manager, ideally used to working in small teams, have an eye for detail, and possess excellent IT skills along with proven management skills.
The business is fast-paced, and you would be required to meet the needs of the business as and when required.
Essential: 5 years minimum experience as Technical Manager Previous experience of implementing and maintaining a BRC system Working within small teams, and training teams to high standards Hands-on, can-do attitude with an ability to build good working relationships and communicate effectively at all levels If you meet the criteria and this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.
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