Group Technical Services Manager - FTC

Role Overview:

To ensure that the Oscar Mayer Group has a documented technical and KPI system in place that meets the customer expectations but also the Oscar Mayer Technical Standard.

To drive compliance and continuous improvement in:

• Ensure that the group Weekly and Monthly Reporting is completed.
• The Group’s KPI’s, through the use of an automated system (Micro, Auditing, Complaints etc.)
• The Oscar Mayer Quality Management System and implementing the Oscar Mayer Technical Standards
• Introduction of Paperless Technical Modules and Factory with roll out across all 3 sites.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Develop the Group Quality Systems that satisfy customers and 3rd party audit requirements and would be capable of meeting a due diligence defence if required. This will include the introduction of The Oscar Mayer Standards.
• Support in writing the Oscar Mayer Technical Standards.
• Complete the Weekly and Monthly Board Packs using information from all 3 sites.
• Develop a paperless system for KPI reporting that can be used by all 3 sites.
• Work with the sites on implementation of the Paperless Technical Modules and Paperless Factories. To be rolled out across all 3 sites.
• Support the Internal Governance Audit Programme for Oscar Mayer once introduced.
• Support the Technical Training Programme and Introduction of the Oscar Mayer Technical Capability Framework.
• Support in developing the Group Technical Strategy.
• Work on Innovation projects for the group.
• Work alongside the Group Technical Director to drive overall Group Technical Compliance and Standards.

Key Attributes:

• Knowledge of the BRC Standard and relevant Customer Codes of Practice
• A good understanding of microbiological standards, GMP & GHP.
• 3-5 years’ experience within Chilled Manufacturing (High Care and / or High Risk)
• Have knowledge and understanding of Online Quality Systems and reporting
• Track record of Project Management – delivering sustainable results.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a food related discipline.
• Food Safety Level 3 as a minimum
• HACCP Level 3 as a minimum

Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the BRC Standard and relevant Customer Codes of Practice
• A good understanding of microbiological standards, GMP & GHP.
• 3-5 years’ experience within Chilled Manufacturing (High Care and / or High Risk)
• Have knowledge and understanding of Online Quality Systems and reporting
• Track record of Project Management – delivering sustainable results.