Interim Technical Manager

Summary

A one off opportunity to work with real food professionals where the focus is on quality and food values with this major retailer.

Job Description

This really is a one off opportunity to work with a retailer in the South East.  It promises the opportunity of working within a high calibre team and a fantastic reference point on your CV.  The technical team pride themselves on the lengths they go to research each product category and deliver premium products with a diversity of choice in numerous categories.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a high profile retailer in the South East.  With a strong technical background in the food industry you will have indepth category knowledge ie understanding that category in terms of its drivers and how to ensure the each range is competitive in the market place. You set high standards in terms of quality of product and your own work procedures and processes.  A sophisticated communicator, you work closely with product development and commercial colleagues and ensure all three functions are working cohesively.

You will have worked with a supply base ensuring full compliance to externally set standards either by a retailer or other governing body.  This would involve auditing and being in close contact.

Your personal skill set will include:

• Sophisticated and professional communication acumen
• The ability to influence and engage across cross- functionally with colleagues
• Strong technical understanding  with an eye for innovation and commercial acumen
• The ability to influence and engage with colleagues, customers and suppliers

We are interested in people from different product categories.  The key here is knowing your category well, working to top level quality standards and having the gravitas and skills to engage and influence your peers and external contacts.

Ideally you will have a technical qualification or if not, significant experience in the food industry is essential.

• Technical experience in the food industry in retail or manufacturing.
• Experience of multiple categories.
• Auditing exposure.
• Detailed knowledge of BRC accreditation.
• Immediate start date a must

Ref SLM8116