Technical Manager - Quality Standards and Data

About the role

An exciting new opportunity has arisen within our Quality Assurance department for a Technical Manager, in the Quality Standards & Data team. This role reports to one of our Technical Controllers

This role has four key aspects: provide technical support and manage the provision of technical data solutions to our foodservice and national account customers; manage the documented quality system, delivering an internal auditing programme; establish, manage and report on compliance monitoring activities, ensuring all product surveillance testing and supplier assessment programmes are maintained and are operating effectively; be aware of all food safety and regulatory aspects and be able to provide detailed support and project management across ad-hoc technical projects.

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager who has in previous roles supported Technical teams with all aspects of food quality & safety management and legislation advice.

Role Responsibility

You will be responsible:

Coordinating technical product standards and policy updates, encompassing updated legislation requirements

Managing the documented quality system, ensuring appropriate updates are captured and trained out across the team

Maintenance of our technical and specification due-diligence portal (ORBC), ensuring glossaries and document libraries are kept updated and data entry is compliant with our requirements.

Monitoring both internal and supplier compliance against technical policies and standards

Ensuring effective CAPA programmes are in place and are closed out within agreed timeframes

Working closely with foodservice and national account customers to agree and implement workable technical data provision solutions

Supporting the wider technical and product teams in ensuring compliance with all appropriate policies and be part of the work team when any challenges may arise in these areas

You will need

Demonstratable experience of a similar role in food quality & safety with a focus on legislation

Strong knowledge of microbiological & chemical analysis and associated testing criteria across a wide range of ambient/chilled and frozen food categories.

An expert in food labelling requirements and have practical experience working with customer data/specification portals, which manage such product data exchange.

This role involves managing large pools of data, advanced Excel data management skills are essential.

You will have excellent communication and analytical skills, an eye for detail, a desire to ensure exacting product and operational standards are maintained, and a proven track record of forging strong and productive relationships at all levels.

You should have a keen interest in current and emerging food legislation and policy initiatives.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work without close supervision, prioritisation of your work and be comfortable communicating at all business levels to internal and external stakeholders.

You will need to possess a UK driving licence and your own car for this role and be comfortable travelling to group offices in the UK as well as suppliers and customers across the UK. This is a hybrid role, with 3 days on site and 2 days home-working after successful completion of training and probationary periods

Whats in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The Company

Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.

Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*