Factory Technical Manager

Factory Technical Manager focuses on ensure the site maintains an audit-ready culture, achieving compliance with brcgs, relevant legislation and customer codes of practice.

What the role involves

• Ensure the site maintains an audit-ready culture, achieving compliance with BRCGS, relevant legislation and customer codes of practice.
• Leading internal and external audit preparation.
• Drive effective close-out of findings and improvement actions.
• Review and challenge factory operations and quality systems to ensure the highest standards are maintained.

Skills and requirements

• Proven track record of leading BRCGS and customer audits and maintaining strong compliance with regulatory and customer standards.
• Degree (or equivalent) in a science, food science or related technical discipline.
• Lead Auditor qualification.
• Willingness to be contactable outside of core business hours when required to support site operations.

Confirmed role details

• Monday – Friday full-time.
• Develop a high-performing factory technical team, providing clear direction, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure effective management of key technical areas including factory compliance, allergen management, validation and verification, and microbiological.
• Support operational teams in managing factory non-conformances, leading root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions.