Technical Manager/ Fakenham/ Permanent– competitive salary depending on experience Position 1 Recruitment are looking for Technical Manager to join our client, food manufacturing site based in Fakenham. Our client is a leading producer for the food market, and due to the ongoing growth, they are looking for a Technical Manager to join their team. Technical Manager will be accountable for all aspects of Food Safety, Legislation and Quality of products produced in the factory as well will take responsibility for the running of the site technical department. Key Responsibilities of Technical Manager: * Help support the day-to-day activities of the site to ensure the effectiveness of the manufacturing process in line with the needs of the business. * To continually meet, improve on and exceed customer expectations. * To support the Head of Technical. Key accountabilities % of time * Food Safety and Quality Management 20% * Man Management and Training&Development * Arrange training according to gaps in individual’s skills with the aid of the HR department. * Maintain standards and discipline within the department. Train and guide those working * within the department. Resolve any issues within the department. Prepare and carry out * recruitment and appraisals. Carry out disciplinary action when necessary. 20% * Customer Contact, The Technical Manager is the technical point of contact for customers, auditing bodies and * Government bodies. * Comply with the customer standards and policies applicable to the site / product range. 20% * Continuous Improvement (CI) / Lean Manufacturing · As a member of the Technical Team support site initiatives. · Support the site Operations team in site specific projects in line with CI briefs. · Identify and recommend changes to systems and processes as appropriate. 10% Project work * To be actively involved in Quality and Product Improvement Projects. * Provide Technical expertise in improving the quality of products. 10% * Hygiene * Management of the site Hygiene team to maintain and improve hygiene standards across the site. Manage the budget relating to hygiene items 10% * Conduct Audits * Be the main contact for customer audits as “Customer Contacts” above. * Liaise with customer/3rd party auditor. Arrange pay. Ensure all documentation is available. * Implement agreed corrective actions. * Audit suppliers as necessary. 5% 5% * Generic Management Responsibilities * Ensure personnel forms are completed. * Ensure completion of all necessary recruitment documentation. * Ensure inductions are delivered to all new employees. * Contribute to upkeep of weekly Human Resources statistics. * Ensure absence management and control procedures are maintained. The successful candidate will have a degree in Food science as well as relevant experience, Industry Experience, Management level experience. Proven experience in Chilled and frozen food manufacturing is