At Mr. Crumb, a family-run business in a rural location, we are seeking a Technical and Quality Manager to oversee our food production process.
This is a key role that requires the ability to operate independently within a small senior management team, with openness to discussion, compromise when needed, and flexibility of thought in a fast-moving business.
Job Purpose/Primary Objective:
As site Technical and Quality Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring that the overall Food Safety and Quality function is in compliance with legal, certification, and customer requirements.
You will provide assurance that the products supplied by the company meet statutory and customer requirements for Food Safety and Quality.
Key Responsibilities:
* Food Safety Objectives:
You will work with your own team and with management colleagues and all staff across departments to ensure that the quality of all products is being maintained, meets customer specification, and that all products shipped from the company are safe, compliant, and traceable.
To foster a spirit of positivity, lead by example, and ensure that you manage the technical and quality assurance function within the organisation in a fair, respectful, and constructive manner.
* Technical Governance and Support:
To provide Mr. Crumb with technical knowledge and advice in areas of Food Safety and legal requirements so as to support the business vision, needs, and goals.
To develop, and improve on an ongoing basis, the quality systems and process plans for the site operation and ensure consistency with the company and agreed customer requirements along with meeting EU rules and regulations.
* Research and Development:
Participation in the R&D Steering process for all strategic projects (those projects which involve a new ingredient, component, product type, key product parameters which may affect safety or shelf life, process, piece of equipment, packaging or product application compared to that which is already in the business and is well understood).
Responsibility for risk assessment of Mr. Crumb products in each customer's application.
* Team Development:
To develop the Technical team by leading by example, mentoring, advising in a technical capacity, encouraging teamwork and contributions, along with communicating on key goals and information.
To set meaningful and measurable goals for departmental members, monitor progress, and give regular feedback along with support for improvement and encouragement for individual development.
Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
* You will hold a relevant 3rd level qualification in a Food Science or related subject.
* You must have previous experience within food manufacturing Technical or Quality management. Experience in a processing environment of prepared foods.
* Previous experience of working with retailers and their audit requirements is essential.
* Experience of BRCGS certification audits is essential.
* You must have good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office in a proficient manner.
* Experience of managing projects, managing people, and managing colleagues to achieve results is essential.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment is important.
* You must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative.
Personal Attributes:
* Good interpersonal skills, a high level of personal confidence, and the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels is essential.
* To be assertive and decisive yet calm and approachable.
* Good judgement skills and the provision of solutions to challenges would be key to success in a busy factory producing a number of types of products and engaging in business development.
* You must be highly organized and flexible to meet the needs of the business.
* A high level of autonomy, understood to be necessary for creativity and innovation, is envisaged to be afforded a suitable candidate.