About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Technical Manager to join the Karimix team and provide specialised insights and essential guidance on all technical and quality matters.
You will demonstrate an unwavering commitment to quality, safety and service when collaborating with colleagues and suppliers.
This is a standalone position. While there will be support from the Group Technical Manager, proven experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential.
We’re looking for someone who has a hands-on approach, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and a keen eye for detail.
About Us
Karimix is a BRCGS AA certified food manufacturer which takes pride in using only the finest GM free ingredients with no artificial additives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to continued growth. We are looking for colleagues who share our core values; Curious, Responsible, Inclusive and Brave, and who are keen to play their part in creating an exceptional workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide specialist knowledge and guidance to support the food safety culture at Karimix
- Ensure all products comply with customer specifications
- Manage the QMS ensuring compliance with the latest BRCGS standard, and HACCP plans
- Facilitate and manage technical audits including GMP audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of the site standards
- Manage investigations, identifying root causes, implementing effective corrective, preventative actions and closeouts
- HACCP Team Leader
- Lead environmental monitoring planning and product testing programmes to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with the Sales and NPD Teams to ensure product specifications are completed within agreed timescales
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of food safety and quality
- Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing
- Manage the periodic calibration of measuring equipment (e.g. probes and scales)
- Lead allergen cleaning validation and verification activities, ensuring robust allergen control measures are in place to protect consumer safety and meet customer requirements
- Contribute as part of the Karimix management team
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Technical role or equivalent
- Proven Technical experience within a food manufacturing industry is essential
- HACCP L3 Food safety qualification or equivalent
- Customer-focused with a commitment to customer satisfaction
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
- IT literate including Microsoft Word and Excel
- High standards of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
- Flexible with a hands-on approach and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines
- Strong organisational and attention to detail skills
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Great Place to Work certified
- Workplace pension scheme
- 28 days annual leave including Bank & Public Holidays (increasing by 1 day after 1, 3 and 5 years service) plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year
- Wellbeing programme with Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service
- Health cash plan including optical cover
- Dental cash plan
- Employee Referral Scheme - £250 bonus for recommending a friend
- Employee Recognition Programmes including the OGG Awards for Olidor Group Greatness
- Free parking
- Discount scheme
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per annum
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working as a Assistant Technical Manager or equivalent within the food manufacturing environment?
- Are you able to commute to Faversham, Kent to be onsite 3 days per week?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Faversham ME13 9SD
