This job expired on 16th October 2024
Technical Manager
The Technical Manager is responsible for the Quality and Food Safety of the Albert Bartlett, and customer branded products (packed and outgrades). This will be achieved through leading, motivating and developing the technical and quality teams.
Based at our Airdrie site, you will be responsible for site-based customer technical management during visits, communications and maintenance of the customer-based supplier systems.
Job Role
Appropriately respond to rejections and complaints by liaising with the relevant members of Marketing, Production and Technical teams.
Responsible for effectively communicating customer/ brand requirements with all factory staff in an appropriate manner (e.g. via memo, date sheets, verbal daily production meeting etc.).
Maintain the highest levels of BRC accreditation with your team and be aware of industry standards to ensure the maintenance of a business strategic advantage.
Responsible for managing technically focussed projects which deliver continuous quality and economic improvements for the business.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and safety standards.
About the role
Requirements for the role
Educated to a high level (Degree preferred) in a science related discipline.
Experience of working within a FMCG environment.
Proven experience of working in quality assurance / food safety / environmental standards
Experience of managing a high performing team.
Audit qualification with proven ability to deliver effective QA/QC and safety systems (BRC, SALSA, GLOBAL G.A.P., LEAF, HACCP).
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Good attention to detail.
Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Albert Bartlett
Albert Bartlett is a progressive family owned British brand, established in 1948 that is dedicated to providing quality potato products to consumers across the UK. Our Values are what drive us to be the very best at what we do: Family Heritage; Honest; Potato experts; Here at Albert Bartlett we believe mealtimes matter, we use our passion, knowledge, innovation and attention into producing the best quality own label and branded potato products. We are constantly evolving and over 4 generations and 75 years of dedication we take our place as No.1 fresh and chilled potato brand and growing frozen brand.
Now a fourth-generation family business, we're proud of our history and the legacy that Albert Bartlett left us. Our story began in 1948, when Albert started selling good-quality produce by setting up a beetroot-boiling operation in Coatbridge, Scotland. Today, we're one of the leading food businesses in the UK, delighting families with tasty Fresh, Chilled and Frozen products. Proudly still a family-owned and operated business, and we remain committed to Albert's spirit of innovation and passion for quality. We're also committed to sourcing potatoes for our long-standing network of growers across the UK, spanning from the Black Isle to Jersey. We have a wide and experienced team and are excited to continue growing and creating great tasting products for our customers and exciting futures for our people.
Over 75 years since Albert started the business, we remain proudly independent with the fourth generation of the Bartlett family leading us to success. Our headquarters are in Airdrie, only four miles or so from our founder’s original business. Albert Bartlett is the No.1 Fresh and Chilled potato brand in the UK and a growing range in Frozen category. We are renowned for quality and expertise across all our categories and have a passion for UK produce. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers' expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. Today, we proudly supply potatoes from our network of farmers and growers across England, Norther Ireland, Scotland and Jersey.
Our benefits
We value our team members, and encourage you to act on your ideas! You bring skills and a customer-first mentality, and we'll bring the tools and environment you need to do the best work possible!
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Shopping Cashback
Work With Charities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Technical Manager
Albert Bartlett is a progressive family owned British brand, established in 1948 that is dedicated to providing quality potato products to consumers across the UK. Our Values are what drive us to be the very best at what we do: Family Heritage; Honest; Potato experts; Here at Albert Bartlett we believe mealtimes matter, we use our passion, knowledge, innovation and attention into producing the best quality own label and branded potato products. We are constantly evolving and over 4 generations and 75 years of dedication we take our place as No.1 fresh and chilled potato brand and growing frozen brand.