FULL-TIME | PERMANENT | MONDAY TO FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Why Join Our Client?
Our client is a well-established and highly respected food manufacturer with a long-standing history and a passion for delivering high-quality products. They are committed to excellence and fostering a collaborative, hardworking environment. As they continue to grow, they are seeking an Assistant Technical Manager to join their dedicated Technical Team, working closely with Production to drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality standards.

Benefits:

• Performance bonus
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free flu jabs
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

About the Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career, supporting the Technical Manager in ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role offers the chance to deputise for the Technical Manager, working proactively to enhance food safety systems and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety and quality systems.
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct customer standards/code of practice gap analyses and ensure compliance.
• Identify and close internal gaps within business operations.
• Ensure BRCGS Food Safety compliance and assist with audits.
• Conduct and update Risk Assessments regularly.
• Approve and review product artwork to meet compliance standards.
• Plan and conduct process audits to ensure food safety and quality.
• Lead customer and third-party audits and assist in non-conformance resolution.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required, including leading incident and crisis management.
• Carry out project work as directed by senior management.

About You:
The ideal candidate will be an assertive, detail-oriented, and proactive professional with a strong background in the food manufacturing industry. You will be passionate about driving food safety and quality improvements while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Requirements:

• Degree in a food-related subject.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong experience with BRCGS and multiple retailer standards.
• Proven ability to conduct BRC audits and internal audits.
• Food Hygiene Certificate (required).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Additional Information:

• Location: Sittingbourne, Kent (must be able to reliably commute).
• Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday).
• Work Mode: On-site.
• Sponsorship: Not available for this role.

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 6021

• Support the Technical Manager in maintaining and improving food safety and quality systems.
• Assist in the implementation and continuous improvement of Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct customer standards/code of practice gap analyses and ensure compliance.
• Identify and close internal gaps within business operations.
• Ensure BRCGS Food Safety compliance and assist with audits.
• Conduct and update Risk Assessments regularly.
• Approve and review product artwork to meet compliance standards.
• Plan and conduct process audits to ensure food safety and quality.
• Lead customer and third-party audits and assist in non-conformance resolution.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager when required, including leading incident and crisis management.
• Carry out project work as directed by senior management