Food Technical Manager
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Food Technical Manager
Are you a proactive, energetic professional ready to lead in a thriving, fast-paced environment?
Do you have a "make it happen" mindset and a passion for quality and compliance? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We are seeking a Food Technical Manager to join our dynamic team, reporting to the Head of Food Technical. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of a wide range of compliant products across our Company Shop superstores, Community Shops, and Satellite Shops. You'll be leading a small team based in our distribution centres, driving the development of the technical function, and fostering strong relationships across the business.
About us
Company Shop Group is the largest commercial redistributor of surplus food and household products in the UK, enabling some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock value from surplus stock, which may have otherwise gone to waste.
The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.
What You'll Do
- Support the Head of Food Technical in maintaining compliance across our estate.
- Act as the go-to expert for our Operations and Retail teams, offering advice and guidance.
- Plan and conduct internal and third-party audits, ensuring adherence to our Quality Management System (QMS).
- Manage site systems to maintain robust product controls and traceability.
- Investigate customer complaints and internal noncompliance issues, driving corrective actions.
- Be an active member of the HACCP team and support GFSI certification initiatives.
- Lead third-party site visits and participate in key operational and safety meetings.
- Coach and develop the technical team to achieve their personal development objectives.
- Build and promote a culture of quality across the business.
- Analyse technical KPIs and implement improvement plans.
Requirements
What We're Looking For
- At least 3 years' relevant experience in a technical role, with a strong understanding of BRC Food standards and legal labelling.
- Audit qualification and experience conducting investigations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and coaching skills with a professional and collaborative approach.
- Strong IT skills and excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication abilities.
- A solution-focused mindset with the ability to plan, organise, and manage workloads effectively.
- Adaptability to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
- A passion for personal and professional development.
Benefits
Why you'll love Company Shop Group
- Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees
- Contributory pension scheme
- Annual Flu Injections, High Street and Leisure discounts and on-site Parking
- Subsidised staff Canteen, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
- Employee Assistance Programme - Grocery Aid
- Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts
- Life assurance benefit
Location: Tankersley, Barnsley
Salary: £53'820 per annum
Why Join Us?
This is more than a role-it's an opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be part of a forward-thinking team where enthusiasm, initiative, and relationship-building are key to success.
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a business that thrives on quality and innovation, apply now!
Company Shop Group is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive