Technical Manager

Computer Futures is currently seeking a Technical Manager for our market leading client in the bath area the successful candidate will be involved in the following:

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will be responsible for managing a team of QA Managers and Quality Auditors to ensure internal and external technical standards are achieved.

You will also work with all other senior managers within the business in ensuring awareness, training and line ownership of quality issues to ensure that finished products conform with all aspects of safety, quality and legality as defined by customer specification and broader technical and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

* Maintain and validate the site's HACCP system including review of NPD product and processes
* Manage the site's Change Control process
* Identify effective KPI metrics and ensure robust monitoring & review (to include all Greencore governance KPI's)
* Ensure timely completion of customer KPI reports and management of actions
* Provide direction and judgment to a operational quality assurance function working within the business
* Provide direction and judgment to the Innovations department
* Deputise for the Technical Director
* Propose and deliver the departments budget requirements
* Ensure H&S compliance
* Manage external relationships with Universities, laboratories or other organisations for the purpose of acquiring new knowledge or access to technology in order to diversify the company's quality, safety or financial status
* To be involved in or manage site projects (new equipment commission, layout changes, new builds etc) covering all technical aspects
* Deliver a high performance from the technical team as measured by the internal and external customers

Desired Skills & Experience

* Food Manufacturing experience within a chilled environment is extremely beneficial
* Experience of managing and developing a team essential

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com