Category Technical Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, NW1 8QH |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75726838 |
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ABOUT THE ROLE:
As Category Technical Manager at GAIL’s, you will be at the forefront of food safety, quality, and compliance across a dynamic artisan bakery supply chain.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Food Safety & Technical Governance
- Ensure all operational processes and finished goods are controlled through robust HACCP systems, delivering full compliance with food safety and legal obligations.
- Develop and trend HACCP KPIs, proactively driving improvement plans across supplier and internal sites.
- Lead root cause investigations into product deviations and implement robust CAPAs (corrective and preventive actions).
- Provide technical direction on food safety, allergen management, traceability, and critical control point adherence.
- Maintain technical governance to achieve audit readiness and alignment with internal, external, legal, and customer standards.
Audit & Compliance Management
- Lead preparation for and delivery of internal, supplier, and third-party audits, ensuring GAIL’s compliance to technical standards and brand promise.
- Collaborate with supply and production teams to close audit gaps and implement lasting improvements.
- Track and report performance against key audit metrics and customer requirements.
Supplier & Customer Interface
- Build strong technical partnerships with suppliers (e.g. CK), supporting selection, onboarding, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide structured feedback to suppliers and internal teams based on customer concerns or audit findings.
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement
- Support innovation and NPD by ensuring technical feasibility and risk mitigation during product launches or changes.
- Collaborate with operations to resolve concerns and prevent recurrence.
- Lead technical response in any crisis or serious non-conformance events.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership and coaching across the technical function, ensuring team members are engaged, trained, and high-performing.
- Deliver team development plans, succession pipelines, and skills audits aligned to business growth.
- Promote a culture of ownership, food safety awareness, and continuous improvement across all sites.
AND YOU THE MISSING INGREDIENT:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline
- Extensive experience in a technical or quality leadership role within bakery, chilled, or broader FMCG sectors
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, HACCP, BRCGS, and customer standards
- Proven success managing suppliers, audits, and technical risk
BENEFITS BAKED IN:
- Free food and drink when working
- 50% off food and drink when not working
- 25 days holiday + Bank holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants
- 24 hour GP service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Twice yearly pay review
- Development programmes for you to RISE with GAIL’s