Technical Manager

KatKins OpportunityWhat we do at KatKin For uncompromising cat parents who want the best, KatKin goes hardcore for cat health. We make the UKs only fresh cat food: 100% human-quality meat, gently cooked, and frozen for freshness.Where the competition cuts corners, catfishes customers and puts profits over health, we put cat wellbeing first. No shortcuts. No secret recipes. Were cutting the fluff, thinking fresh and channelling hardcore love into industry-wide change. So cats live long and cat parents can love hard without compromise.Why Youll Love Working With Us Were all-in for cats, and it shows: our energy will blow you away from day one. Youll be surrounded by knowledgeable scientists, big creative thinkers, astute business brains, and a whole team of hardcore cat parents. All on a mission to make hardcore love the new standard in cat care with a fresh take on every product in the cat industry.The Role Located in Haverhill, the KatKin Kitchen is where our fresh, 100% human-quality meat food is gently cooked and frozen. We are looking for an exceptional full-time Technical Manager to lead the technical function, delivering a first-class technical service across food safety, quality, legislative and customer requirements.Youll lead the technical team with clear communication, structured planning and disciplined supervision whilst engaging and influencing key stakeholders and teams across the site.Key ownership areas Develop and execute our technical strategy whilst being hands-on to drive results with key stakeholders and teams across the site on a day-to-day basisLead the site readiness preparations cross-functionally to ensure the site is successful in the first BRC auditProvide technical leadership and expertise to solve day to day challenges, risk assessments and crisis management when neededEnsure that all technical standard customer codes of practice, technical policies, quality standards and food legislation are consistently adhered toEnsure that all technical manuals, systems and processes are reviewed, updated, trained and communicated on frequently with key stakeholders and teams across the siteEnsure that the HACCP (HACCP/TACCP VACCP) program is maintained and aligned with best practice at all timesEnsure that the QMS is effectively implemented and amended to ensure product standards are maintainedEnsure the QA and Hygiene teams are run effectively and adequate technical resources are availableEnsure that all areas have adequate pest control mechanisms in place to limit the threat to food safetyCarry out, review and communicate trend analysis of quality issues e.g. customer complaints and TVC countsManage and coordinate internal audits by;Implementing audits ensuring scope is applicable,Planning and scheduling internal audits to the required frequency, andFollowing up on issues raised and implementing relevant corrective action.Ensure appropriate intervention and training takes place as required when a failure occurs in any areas, ensuring action points are taken and results communicatedEnsure KatKin has a robust supplier management system in placeEnsure any external and internal non conformance are investigated and any corrective actions are carried out in a timely manner.Advise and provide information to site Management, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements by fully understanding company policy and procedures, current and future technical legislation and its implications on the businessLiaise with the Foods Standard Agency, Environmental Agency, and APHA for external audits, whilst establishing a good working relationship and providing timely statutory reports as and when requiredDevelop a culture of teamwork and cooperation throughout the site and through your own influence and guidance to always put the customer and their cats firstMitigate any risk of food recalls with robust food safety policies, systems and team trainingWho we are looking for: Minimum of 5 years experience in a high care/risk ready meals or cooked meat product FMCG food manufacturing siteEducated to at least a degree level in food science or a related disciplineYoull be comfortable with agricultural animal food production (chicken, beef, pork, fish, turkey, lamb, duck)Experienced knowledge of health and safety/food safety systems & legislation:Food Safety and Hygiene Level 3 minimumHACCP Level 3 minimumFood Safety Level 3 minimumListeria, Micro awareness knowledgeEffectively worked cross functionally with a range of teams (Technical, Production, Engineering, and Quality)Highly organised and able to prioritise your workload within a pressurised environmentAre a strong communicator and able to communicate with internal teams, external customers, suppliers, external authoritiesand visitors in a professional mannerAbility to reliably commute or relocate to CB9 7FDNice to havesWhat We Offer Career-defining opportunity in being instrumental to scaling our brand, fastNo egos and a small close-knit team33 days of holiday every year plus your birthday offDiscount on KatKin fresh mealsComprehensive AXA health insurance including optical and dental after probationYearly personal development budgetCompany pensionTo Apply Send your CV and very brief sentences on the below questions toterrie@katkin.comTell us about a time you hustled in order to get something doneWhat are your blind spots as told by the person who knows you best?Tell us the most important learning youve had in the food technical spaceWhich DTC brand has delighted you the most and what did they do?Which piece of work are you most proud of and why?If you have one, tell us your favourite thing about your cat(s)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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