Teamwork Partnership is seeking for a skilled Technical Manager with a background in food industry to join one of their clients team in Bedford Area. The ideal candidate will oversee technical operations within establishment, ensuring smooth functioning and high-quality service and production delivery. The suitable candidate shall have strong leadership experience.

Responsibilities
- Supervise technical staff and provide guidance on daily tasks
- Manage technical aspects of food production and preparation
- Oversee equipment maintenance and repairs
- Implement health and safety protocols in line with industry standards
- Collaborate with culinary and restaurant teams to enhance operational efficiency

The successful candidate will be responsible with the Site Operations Manager for the Food Defence Programme. Responsible for the Documentation of the Food Defence System, including organising Training for all members, upkeep of the documentation, completion of the vulnerability assessment and close outs. All Levels.

Keep abreast of legal requirements, the latest industry guidelines and scientific information, and implement in the site

Organise and Document on Site Meetings. Including monthly management meetings (or equivalent), Quarterly KPI/Target reviews, Annual Management Reviews, HACCP Meetings. Communicate Site targets to all staff members.

Maintenance plan to be in place and documented to ensure product safety and legality. This includes (but not exhaustive) working with the maintenance team to have a preventative maintenance plan, approved suppliers, commissioning procedures, ongoing verification audits.

To ensure adequate Training is ongoing in the FSQ Team. All roles to be defined via a job description. Job roles, tasks and responsibilities to be documented via a maintained skills matrix, that form the basis of a training plan

Management of the Site Hygiene System. Ensuring the site is equipped with the Training, Equipment and Chemicals to ensure required levels of hygiene are met. Maintain levels of training within the hygiene team

Qualifications
- Previous experience in a technical role within the FMCG industry
- Knowledge of food production processes and equipment
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent communication and strong leadership abilities
- Qualifications in culinary or hospitality management would be advantageous