Technical Manager

An exciting opportunity with a business that is established in their field, continuously drives for excellence, a reputation for positive people culture and as for the products they are delightful too! If you are a hands on technically strong and commercially savvy candidate with solid knowledge of the food industry plus the characteristics to engage at all levels, confident communication skills, working with suppliers, customers and internal stakeholders - here is a new role for you! Experienced internal and external auditing, customer and supplier relationships, collaborating with Operational and NPD teams, the skills you possess will add value and be a real asset to the mechanics of the brand and the ability to adapt in a fast moving environment. The key responsibilities will include: * Supplier engagement and relationship management * Assess Technical Projects, Raw Materials process and devise robust procedures * Ensuring high standards of compliance and food safety is delivered * Review of complaints and working closely with suppliers and customers * Analysing trend results, quality non conformances, and effective management of raw material improvement standards * Collaborating with stakeholders such as NPD process' and trails * KPI reporting and data management * QMS * Collaborating with stakeholders across the business Good communication and organisation skills are vital for this role in order to liaise with teams across the business at all levels, suppliers and customers. Must have current experience of Food Manufacturing with Technical/Quality Assurance, Supplier Assurance, BRCGS and HACCP/Food Defence. Retailer, Agents and Brokers or Storage and Distribution exposure will be advantageous as well as management experience. Food Science/Food Technology/Nutrition related degree is desirable BRC Lead Auditor qualiification required If you feel this opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria then click apply - alternatively you can send through your C.V to Natasha (url removed) or phone (phone number removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)