Job Description
KFF are currently recruiting for a full time, permanent, Technical Manager to join the team based on site at our kff Aylesford depot, reporting to the Head of Distribution Quality Control.
As the Technical Manager you will oversee KFF depots covering Aylesford and KFF Purple Pineapple manufacturing facility at Aylesford. It is your responsibility to ensure their compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene and legal requirements through implementation, monitoring and audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
- Ensure due diligence systems (QMS) are continuously improved and enforced through audits, providing technical support and advice to the site, whilst delivering a consistent approach to systems implementation
- Maintain BRC (&/or equivalent) Storage & Distribution certifications (ideally AA / A) at depots on an annual basis
- Maintain third party accreditation / STS certifications at manufacturing site on an annual basis, though moving from SALSA / STS to BRC Food Safety certification (ideally AA / A) at depots on an annual basis,
- Responsibility for the Management of the sites MSC standard and procedures etc.
- Maintain MSC / ASC and other 3rd party certifications on an annual basis.
- Conduct site standards (GMP, HP, Fabrication, Foreign Body, Hygiene etc) audits (in addition to BRC preparation / audit)
- Conduct internal audits for sites, against the BRC or equivalent standard
- Conduct forward and backward minimum annually crisis management mock recalls
- Ensuring that the Approved Supplier List for products is maintained in line with introduction of new suppliers and products, implementing a supplier audit programme based upon the risk assessment outputs from the Approved Supplier List
- Approval of new product codes for site introduced into the business following review and approval of supplier Due Diligence information, whilst ensuring that product information for the labelling of products is maintained to provide for accurate finished product labelling
- Provide technical support and advice to sites
- Support customer & regulatory visits / audits to sites, as required.
- Facilitate investigation of complaints & product non-conformance, with regard to technical issues
- Ensure personnel are trained commensurate with their duties, regarding food safety, quality, hygiene and legality.
- Participate in quality assurance & technical compliance initiatives within the business.
- Anticipate & identify problems, with resolution, and own them through to conclusion
- Act on decisions with the required amount of urgency
- Keep up to date with industry best practice.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must hold a full clean Drivers Licence, have a Food Science Technology degree (or equivalent) and be minimum HACCP level 3 certified and Internal Auditor/ Lead Auditor qualified. This is a great role for a Junior Technical Manager or Quality Manager looking to take the next step in their career within food produce. You will have demonstrable industry experience and knowledge of all relevant food safety legislation, QMS, BRC standards and audits with an awareness of ethical trading. It is key to have excellent communication skills as you will be customer focused and be well organised and use effective project management skills. You will show tenacity and a desire to follow things through to completion, with strong planning and organisational skills, and a high attention to detail.
What we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance of 25 days, with option to purchase additional holidays + bank holidays.
- Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
- Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
- Recognition awards and Incentives
- Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility.
Additional Information
At kff everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
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