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SalaryTechnical Supervisor
Location: Cinderford, Gloucestershire
Salary: Competitive
Our client requires a Technical Supervisor who will be focusing on food safety, technical and quality along with managing the QMS, to be based at their site in the Forest of Dean. You should be able to demonstrate diplomatic presence to exert influence with operations and will have the flexibility to work within different functions within the business. You will be responsible for influencing attitudes to adopt and impose good factory practice.
Key competencies of the candidate to include:
- Excellent organisation and communication skills.
- Have a strong character and be able to stand your ground.
- Having the focus and determination to develop yourself and the team.
- Experience working in a food technical function within a production factory environment.
- Reliable, flexible and punctual.
- Creative approach and a passion for food.
- Ability to work on own initiative - carry out relevant checks thoroughly, instigate investigations where necessary.
- Experience of responding to customers technical demands, KPI’s and trend analysis.
- Computer literate.
- Ability to deputise in the departmental manager’s absence.
- Results driven with a focus on targets and deadlines.
- Driving Licence and the flexibility to travel
Desirable competencies:
- Proven track record of operating as a Technical Supervisor within the food industry within manufacturing environment.
- Ability to complete quality check on products thought the process and ensures that finished product is to customer specification.
- Continuous improvement experience.
- Experience in leading audits.
- Conducting internal audits.
- Knowledge of BRC and retailer audits.
- Good knowledge of UK food legislation
- Managing a small team in the day-to-day implementation of the QMS.
- Third country approvals / requirements including Brexit paperwork.
- 3rd Level education or equivalent in food related subject.
- Either Level 3 or Level 4 in HACCP and Food Safety for Manufacturing.
- Train the Trainer qualification.
- Animal Welfare qualification.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.
