Technical Manager
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We are seeking to recruit a Technical Manager to lead our technical function at our site in Andover.
Job Title: Technical Manager
Your purpose of the role is to be an ambassador for Quality and Food Safety, demonstrating behaviours and always reinforcing Pilgrim’s Europe commitment to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- You will be responsible for leading the Technical Team, ensuring site compliance against legislative and customer requirements
- Lead or participate in customer and stakeholder visits
- Take ownership and develop the Food Safety systems for the site and employ a risk-based approach to food safety
- Represent the technical department alongside the wider leadership team
- Own the Technical KPIs, ensure accurate reporting and appropriate escalation
- Drive the Food Safety and Quality culture of the site and the wider business
- Work with the group function to continuously improve audit readiness and compliance, focus on root cause
- Coach and develop the team to give strength and depth to the department
- Work with customers and the NPD team to ensure product launches are delivered smoothly
What You'll Need:
- Leadership experience in Food Manufacturing, Food Safety & Quality
- A background in food processing
- A good understanding of BRCGS and relevant customer requirements
- A collaborative leadership style
- Appropriate knowledge and experience
Qualifications:
- Microbiological and hygiene-based management programmes
- Knowledge of Ethical trading requirements and control systems.
- BSc food related subject and / or science degree with relevant food experience
- Food Safety Level 4, Lead Auditor, HACCP Level 4 and TACCP.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary (reviewed annually)
- Life Assurance
- Pension plan enrolment
- Medical Insurance
- Death in Service
- Staff discounts at retailers, entertainment, travels and many more
Ready to take the next step in your career? If you are passionate about food, driven by Discipline, Availability, Determination, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity or Sincerity, and excited to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Join us at Pilgrim's Europe, where your skills and ideas will thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment. Apply today and become part of a team that's shaping the future of food!
The company
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.
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Simplicity
Availability
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