Technical Manager (Food Manufacturing)

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, quality and authenticity of our award-winning food products. In this role you will provide specialised insights and essential guidance on all technical and quality matters.

It is essential you have experience working as a Technical Manager or equivalent within a food manufacturing environment, with a hands-on and flexible approach.

About Us

Karimix is a BRCGS accredited food manufacturer which takes pride in using only the finest GM free ingredients with no artificial additives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to continued growth. We are looking for colleagues who share our core values; Curious, Responsible, Inclusive and Brave, and who are keen to play their part in creating an exceptional workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expertise and guidance to support the food safety culture at Karimix
• Ensure all products comply with customer specifications
• Manage the QMS ensuring compliance with the latest BRCGS standard, and HACCP plans
• Facilitate and manage technical audits including GMP audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of the site standards
• Manage investigations, identifying root causes, implementing effective corrective, preventative actions and closeouts
• Lead the HACCP Team
• Collaborate with the Sales and NPD Teams to ensure product specifications are completed within agreed timescales
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of food safety and quality
• Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing
• Manage the periodic calibration of measuring equipment (e.g. probes and scales)
• Complete allergen rapid testing and ensure allergen samples and swabs are sent to the lab within agreed timeframes
• Contribute as part of the Karimix management team

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Technical Management role within the food manufacturing industry is essential
• Proven Technical expertise supported by a relevant qualification such as a food science degree.
• HACCP L4 Food safety qualification or equivalent
• Demonstratable leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop others
• Customer-focused with a commitment to customer satisfaction
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• IT literate including Microsoft Word and Excel
• High standards of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
• Flexible with a hands-on approach and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong organisational skills

Hours:Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary:Up to £50,000.00 per annum

Location:Based onsite at Faversham, Kent