As Technical Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that each of the Deli Lites manufacturing sites produce safe, legal, authentic and high quality foods to specification whilst maintaining standards in budget control and customer satisfaction.
This is a Senior Management role and has the following direct reports; Quality Manager and two Technical Administrators.
You will work closely with other departments including Manufacturing, NPD, Compliance and Sustainability, Logistics, Procurement and Sales Orders to provide a holistic service to our internal and external customers.
As the Technical Manager you will echo the quality, legality and authenticity of all our values at DELI LITES and give customers the opportunity to achieve their extraordinary results through the passion we have for our people and food. At DELI LITES we have a commitment diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections and groups within the community.
OUR BENEFITS
Competitive Salary
Employee Discounts
Free On-Site Parking
Cycle to Work Scheme
Tech Scheme
Company Events
Referral Programme
Development Opportunities
Wellness Programme
Free/Subsidised Travel
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Industry:
Food To Go
Schedule:
Flexible
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
Competitive
DESIRED CRITERIA
Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary Technical teams in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience in effective BRCGS and Retailer Audit management.
Effective and proven project management skills.
Strong people and time management skills.
DUTIES
Putting Staff Welfare and Food Safety first in all decisions.
Retailer and BRCGS Audit Management.
Food Specific Legal Compliance.
Compliance to customer requirements and standards.
Service Supplier Management.
Keeping up to date and Horizon scanning for food safety and legality concerns.
Facilitate the day-to-day Technical Management of ingredient approval, food production and distribution.
Lead the HACCP Team.
Management of a large multidisciplinary team within the Technical Department.
Lead the Technical Function to ensure they are engaged and high performing with a focus on problem solving and team work.
Lead and manage the Quality functions on site.
Manage the resolution and close out of issues/incidents which have been escalated.
Identify and implement Best Practice within the Technical function to help facilitate business improvements.
Accountable for ensuring that new products and processes are introduced to site that are safe, legal and compliant with customer requirements and on time.
Develop and maintain a positive proactive relationship with key retail and export customers.
Chair monthly technical meetings.
Set and report on relevant KPI’s and objectives.
Work closely with the production team to achieve best results for food safety and efficiency.
Ensure all product specifications are continually reviewed and in line with customer requirements, agreed brand standards, operational capabilities and agreed cost standards.
Drive Lean Manufacture, standardisation, and continuous improvement across the Technical team.
Work closely with and facilitate the Business Support and IT functions of the site to introduce Digital transformation to Technical administration.
Contribute to the culture team and help to create an environment where we retain our teams and nurture them to be the best versions of themselves at work.
Support projects to meet site Sustainability Targets
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Our Core Values
BE A CHAMPION
We’re enthusiastic about supporting our customers and one another in equal measure since high standards also mean high expectations.
BE CURIOUS
It’s in our DNA; we have a curiosity for the new and a zest for food with a chef-led team. Curiosity is the engine of achievment.
BE POSITIVE
We bring to work all the passion and enthusiasm for food,
and a desire to make DELI-LITES a positive and exciting place to be.
BE RESPONSIBLE
We are passionate about reducing and reusing; about traceability from farm to fork; about animal welfare and organic production.
