Technical and Quality Manager

Technical and Quality Manager Clacton-on-Sea, Essex £40,000 £50,000 per annum Permanent Pin Point Recruitment are working with an established manufacturer and supplier of seasonings and spices to customers across the UK and export markets, to recruit an experienced Technical and Quality Manager. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of food safety, quality, technical compliance and audit management, working closely with Production, NPD and the wider business. The Role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the company''s technical and quality systems and ensuring the business continues to meet the required standards for quality, food safety, legality and authenticity. Your responsibilities will include: Managing technical standards and leading external audits Leading and maintaining the company''s HACCP system Ensuring compliance with BRC, Kosher and Halal requirements Acting as a key technical and quality contact for customers Managing internal audits, traceability exercises and quality meetings Overseeing supplier approval, supplier performance and raw material risk assessments Providing QC cover when required Carrying out QC checks within the factory Managing raw material, packaging and finished product approval and release Maintaining finished product specifications and checking labels and production documentation Managing non-conformances, supplier issues and customer complaints Ensuring ..... full job details .....