Nights
Technical Team Leader
Location:Stoke-On-Trent
Salary:
Up to £31,880 per annum
Working Hours:
9:00pm -
5:00am, Sunday to Thursday
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced
Technical Team Leader
to join a busy food manufacturing operation based in Stoke-On-Trent
This is a key role within the technical and factory operations team, responsible for supporting
food safety, quality, compliance, training and factory standards
across the night shift.
The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality Control and Factory Team Leaders to ensure processes and standards are consistently maintained, while identifying opportunities for improvement and addressing any quality or compliance concerns.
Key Responsibilities
Factory Oversight
Oversee factory operations with a focus on:
Product traceability
Allergen controls
Metal detection
Label verification
NPD presence within production
Ensure technical and food safety standards are consistently maintained across production.Identify and address any issues or concerns within the factory environment.Compliance & Training
Monitor staff compliance using the company's Core systemEnsure all staff training is completed and kept up to date in line with current site policies and proceduresSupport the development of employee competency through assessments, coaching and ongoing trainingPromote a strong culture of food safety, quality and complianceMeetings & Communication
Attend daily production planning meetingsHold regular meetings with the Quality Control teamConduct fortnightly meetings with Factory Team LeadersProduce a monthly report highlighting key topics, trends and concerns requiring management attentionEnsure effective communication between the Technical, Quality and Production teamsInvestigations & Reporting
Lead immediate investigations into food safety, quality and compliance issuesIdentify trends and recurring issues through investigation findingsRecommend and support appropriate corrective actionsProduce detailed findings for inclusion within the monthly Board PackAuditing & Continuous Improvement
Carry out regular
GMP audits
Complete
glass and hard plastic audits
Conduct hygiene audits and identify areas for improvementSupport continuous improvement initiatives across technical and production processesEnsure corrective actions are followed through and completed effectivelyRaw Materials & Quality Control
Carry out spot-check monitoring of raw material intakeProvide Quality Control support where requiredVerify that incoming raw materials meet required
quality and food safety standards
Escalate any concerns relating to raw materials, quality or food safety appropriatelyAbout You
Previous experience within a
technical, quality or food manufacturing environment
Experience working within food safety and quality proceduresStrong knowledge of GMP, allergen controls, traceability and factory complianceExperience conducting audits and investigationsStrong attention to detail and excellent organisational skillsThe ability to identify issues, investigate root causes and implement corrective actionsExperience supporting and developing teams through coaching and trainingStrong communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues at all levelsA proactive approach to maintaining high standards and driving continuous improvementThe ability to work effectively within a busy manufacturing environment and manage priorities independently
If you are interested in this position please apply directly or email your CV over to MariaP@kpir.co.uk
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