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Technical Supervisor
Permanent
  • Yeovil
  • c£35,000 - 40,000, DOE

Location: Yeovil Overview: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced technical or quality professional to join a rapidly growing food manufacturer. With strong investment, exciting customer wins and a clear development path to Technical Manager, this is the ideal next step for someone looking to grow their career. About You:•    Experience in a technical or quality supervisory role within UK food manufacturing is essential•    Sound knowledge of food safety systems including HACCP, BRCGS and customer standards•    A strong communicator and effective problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach•    Detail-oriented, organised and committed to continuous improvement•    Ambitious and development-focused — looking to progress into a Technical Manager role•    Please note: we are only able to consider candidates who currently have the permanent right to work in the UK — we are not able to offer visa sponsorship now or in future What will you be doing?•    Supporting the Technical Manager in ensuring food safety and quality across site operations•    Leading day-to-day QA and technical functions and overseeing compliance activities•    Assisting in internal and external audits and maintaining high audit-ready standards•    Investigating customer complaints and non-conformances and implementing corrective actions•    Playing a key role in continuous improvement and supporting business growth What can they offer you?•    A growing and ambitious food manufacturing business with ongoing investment across the site•    A clear and supported development path to Technical Manager•    The chance to be part of a close-knit, friendly team where your contribution matters•    A business that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement•    Career progression and long-term opportunity in a fast-moving environment We are seeking applications from talented Technical Supervisors, Quality Supervisors, Assistant Technical Managers, QA Team Leaders, or Quality Managers who live within Wincanton, Yeovil, Sherborne, Frome, Castle Cary, Bruton, or the surrounding areas of Somerset and Dorset. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref TNT/AHC/1808 or call 0161 399 1575 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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Senior Production Manager
Permanent
  • London
  • c£70,000

Location: West LondonOverview: We’re looking for a Senior Production Manager to join a well-established food manufacturer who are incredibly busy and projected to double their turnover in the next five years! You will need to be quite a hands-on Production Manager; this isn’t a desk-based role this is very much on the factory floor with the team.  You’ll essentially be the soundboard between the team and the Directors.  About You: •    Proven Leadership skills in a Food Manufacturing environment, within Bakeries due to the nature of the work.  •    Dynamic approach to your work, not a sit back approach.  •    Track record of delivering strategic projects and managing costs effectively. •    Effective communicator with all stakeholders, both internally and externally.•    Ability to deal with complexity and change, prioritise effectively, and deliver within short timescales. •    As Senior Production Manager, you will need an analytical mindset. What will you be doing? •    As the Senior Production Manager, you’ll have the support of the Operations Manager and Factory Manager. •    You’ll set targets and KPIs.•    Report to the Operations Director. •    You will develop and maintain a continuous improvement culture.•    Set performance goals, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to enhance employee productivity. •    Simply put, it’s all about driving the business forward, they have massive plans for growth. What can they offer you?  Hugely successful growing business with a rich history and their products boast quality! They’re not looking for someone to stay a year or two, they’re looking for someone long term to join them on their next phase of growth.  How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1919 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 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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Quality Systems Co-Ordinator
FTC
  • Glasgow
  • c£40,000 and career opportunities for those looking to develop

Location: Glasgow (with travel to other sites within the company) Overview: This is a brand-new position after a company restructure for a Quality Systems Co-Ordinator. Reporting to the Technical Manager you will be responsible for all the quality systems.  About You:•    Qualified to HACCP & Food Safety level 3 minimum.•    Experience working within the food industry.•    Past experience of writing technical specifications, QMS management/support and using ERP systems.•    Educated to degree level in Food Science desirable.•    Good organisation skills and strong attention to detail.•    The successful Quality Systems Co-Ordinator will need experience of UK retailer standards. What will you be doing?•    Co-ordinate and maintain QMS for the group.•    Implement a continuous improvement approach, aligning procedures across all sites.•    Administer a robust system for the management of new and existing suppliers.•    As Quality Systems Co-Ordinator, you will prepare internal specification and raw material documents to ensure commercial security.•    Ensure all internal and development data systems are updated and communicated in a timely manner. What can they offer you?This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to progress their career within the technical department with a company growing expeditiously. There will be further opportunities with the site to progress your career. We are seeking applications from talented Quality Systems Co-Ordinators, Food Safety Co-ordinators, Assistant Technical Managers, Technical Supervisors, Technical Team Leaders, who live within the vicinity of Glasgow, Hamilton, Kilmarnock, Cambuslang, Motherwell and Larkhall regions. How to ApplyIf you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re JO/TNT/1920 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 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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Senior Process Technologist