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Interim Development Chef
Interim
  • United Kingdom
  • Day Rate, plus Expenses

Location: UKOverview: Our client is seeking a creative Interim Development Chef to develop their products that meet the evolving needs of consumers in their category. The Candidate:•    Experience as a development chef within a food manufacturing environment•    Expertise in recipe development and culinary innovation, preferably in a fast paced food manufacturing business•    Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment•    Proficient in cost management and production efficiency strategies•    Strong communication and collaboration skills The Role:•    Recipe development and innovation, creating and developing insight led new ready meal concepts, working as part of the development chef team, innovate with new ingredients, cooking techniques, and packaging solutions to differentiate products in the marketplace•    Continuously refine products based on feedback from consumer panels, customer •    Develop recipes that meet target cost parameters while maintaining high quality and taste standards•    Work with procurement teams to source cost-effective ingredients without compromising on quality•    Provide training and support to production staff on the implementation of new recipes and techniques•    As the Development Chef, support a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the NPD team The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from Development Chefs, Innovation Chefs, Product Development Chefs, Menu Development Chefs, R&D Chefs, Research and Development Chefs, Food Innovation Chefs. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Interim Warehouse Manager
Interim
  • United Kingdom
  • Day Rate, plus Expenses

Location: UKOverview: We are seeking an Interim Warehouse Manager to play a fundamental role in an established food and drink manufacturing organisation. Your vision and strong leadership will play a key role in their expanding operations. The Candidate:-    Strong leadership in optimising Warehouse Operations in an FMCG environment  •    Striving to constantly achieve customer service delivery.•    Opportunities to use your experience and grow your expertise. The Role:•    Guarantee strict adherence to environmental, health and safety, legal, and company standards.•    Leverage Warehouse Management Systems for optimal work force utilisation.•    Recruit, train, and develop staff in line with company ethos.•    Promptly address service issues and escalate as needed.•    Establish and maintain successful relations with other teams on site. The Offering:Day Rate, dependant on experience, plus expenses. We are seeking applications from Warehouse Operations Managers, Warehouse & Logistics Managers, Distribution Centre Managers, Warehouse & Inventory Managers or Warehouse Shift Managers True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Technical Manager
Permanent
  • Buckinghamshire
  • c£70K - £75K 

Location: Home Counties/BuckinghamshireOverview: True North Talent is partnering with a leading food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Technical Manager to lead the Technical function for one of their state of the art manufacturing and distribution sites. This is a senior leadership role for someone who is passionate about food safety, product quality and continuous improvement. About You:•    Substantial experience in a senior Quality or Technical leadership role within food manufacturing•    Ideally degree qualified in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or a related discipline•    Proven experience managing and developing quality or technical and compliance teams•    Strong understanding of food safety standards and regulatory compliance•    Confident leading audits and engaging with customers•    Excellent communication and leadership skills•    Commercial awareness and strong organisational capability •    Motivated to build a high-performing quality culture•    Calm and solutions-driven when managing incidents What will you be doing?•    Lead and develop the Technical team on the site. •    Drive food safety and regulatory compliance (HACCP, audit standards, pest control, sanitation)•    Oversee customer and third-party audits•    Manage customer complaints and CAPA processes, ensuring robust root cause analysis.•    Lead mock recalls and incident management processes•    Oversee quality documentation and customer certification requirements•    Manage and control the Technical budget•    Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations•    This role will involve regular travel between UK sites, particularly in the first year. What can they offer you?This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Technical agenda within a respected food manufacturing business, with real scope to shape standards, culture and performance. This is a hugely people focussed business who recognise hard work and truly invest in making the site a great place to work.  We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Quality & Technical Managers, Quality Manager, Heads of Technical, Quality Leads, who live within Oxfordshire, Thames Valley, Reading, Swindon, Watford, Banbury, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, or the Home Counties. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re ES/TNT/2465 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07564 579301 for a confidential discussion. True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website. We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

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Amazing company, the professionalism, kindness and support from Carole was outstanding, she made everything happen so smoothly; the best experience ever!

Senior Process Technologist