Assistant Technical Manager

Job Title:                               Assistant Technical Manager

Salary:                                   £30,000 - £32,000 per annum

Location:                              Sittingbourne, ME10

Department:                       Technical

Reports to:                          Technical Manager

Job Summary

Responsible for all aspects of the company’s technical administration function to enable the site’s compliance to regulatory, food safety, and quality standards.

Communication

Communicate with other relevant departments including the wider operations team.Keep the Technical Manager fully informed and up to date on any issues

Strategic

Have a good understanding of HACCP, regulatory requirements, IFS / BRCGS / SEDEXBe up to date with all technical functions, QMS, internal & external audits, site non-conformances and specificationsLead on NPD/NPI and be up to date with all NPD functions – new product trials & launches, new packaging introduction

Responsibilities

Carry out internal audits, address non-conformances ensuring these are closed off in a timely mannerEnsure specifications exist for raw material and packaging utilised across the siteMaintain and update approved supplier listsLead on NPD/NPI, assist in the introduction of new regulatory, food safety, quality standards across the siteLogging & investigating customer complaintsAssist in third party audits, and customer visits where appropriateAssist in traceability and product recall exercisesParticipate in HACCP review meetingsManage specifications for new product and updating existing ones when necessary.Assist in dealing with internal and external (customer) queries.Participate in annual technical and quality review meetings.Assist in technical and operations projects, and any other task deemed the responsibility of the technical team

Compliance

Maintain a full understanding of the legal requirements required within the departments and also within the business to be able to operate with full legal complianceComply with all policies, procedures and risk assessments relevant to the position of Technical Assistant

Personal attributes required:

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writingAbility to lead by influencingGood interpersonal skillsComputer literacy (Word, Excel etc) Experience with Orderwise would be an advantageAttention to detailAbility to assist in solving problems/offer solutions

Working hours:

Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Occasional working outside standard working hours to meet business needs.  Notice would be given in such instances

Deputising/absence cover:

The responsibilities listed above shall be covered by the Quality Assurance Technician in the event of absence

 

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP.

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