Technical Manager
Technical Manager
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Job Description
Our client is based in Wigan and is looking for a passionate and driven Technical Manager for retail clients working with manufacturing partners; they are responsible for launching dozens of new products each year. There will be lots to learn; they are unique in their approach and you will report to the Technical Director. They are seeking someone who can travel regularly around the UK and Europe about 25% of your time. There will also be days at the head office plus a day per week from home. Salary 4550k with bonus opportunity.
The Role
You will be responsible for continuing to deliver bestinclass systems internally and at the manufacturing partners across the UK and Europe. As the business goes from strength to strength we must ensure that factory standards product integrity and quality remain at the heart of our growth. In addition you will work crossfunctionally and respond to seasonal pressures across the business.
- You will build and maintain a strong longlasting strategic partnership with customers.
- You will be allocated a set of manufacturing partners based across Europe for which you must develop a trusted relationship through a mixture of onsite visits and online communication.
- You will drive continual improvement in factory standards with your manufacturing partners and effectively manage any risks involving you taking a leading role during a crisis scenario.
- You will have an openminded approach to support the commercial and development functions in landing exciting new business opportunities.
- Youll need to take control of highimportance product issues and communicate solutions effectively with colleagues and customers.
- You will have a keen eye for detail and be able to identify where quality issues exist (and find a pragmatic solution).
- Youll be expected to support the Technical Director in setting strategic goals for the future.
- You will sometimes need to support other team members with product specifications artwork approval and technical innovation.
The Candidate
We are looking for someone in a Food Technical Manager role who wants to join a dynamic organisation with a proven track record of improving site standards and product quality. You will have experience within a retail technical role and a qualification in a foodrelated subject or food industry background with ideally a HACCP Level 3. With a willingness to travel extensively in the UK and Europe you will need a driving licence and be prepared to fly/drive overseas. Its an excellent opportunity to work further afield whilst being based in the UK.
You will have demonstrated an ability to communicate well present and influence credibly at all levels; You will have a proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
The systems they work with are Microsoft Office in a small team within an open plan office.
If this sounds like something you would like to know more about please send over your information or call us for a further discussion.
10% bonus
4550k max (with 10% bonus)
1 day at home (not monday/friday) / 4 days office
Travel across Europe (regular one of the reasons the previous person left plus the development aspect of a small business) 2025% of the time is travelling
Employment Type
Full Time
