Technical Manager

Our impressive site in Westerleigh, near Bristol is one of our largest sites and consists of a state of the art abattoir and also a retail packing plant. We are currently seeking an ambitious and vibrant person who is looking to take that next step into a big Technical Manager role. You may be a high flying junior Technical Manager / Technical Supervisor, or a QA Manager / Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager that is looking to progress your career into a more senior role. Here at Tulip, we are offering a great development plan and mentorship for the right person to ensure they flourish in our business and become a high performing Technical Manager. This vacancy presents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to work for a large business going through exciting change.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

You will firstly have experience of dealing with major retailers and USDA audit approval experience would be an advantage. You will ideally hold a Food Technology/Food Science Degree or equivalent, an Intermediate Certificate in HACCP Principles and an Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate as well as previous experience of working in a Technical or Quality role at management / supervisory level. The ability to build and maintain key working relationships is essential combined with excellent communication skills, problem solving and decision making abilities and you must be assertive, self-driven, computer literate proactive and able to work using own initiative.

Food experience is a must, ideally chilled food and preferably from a fresh meat background.

As an international organisation, we pride ourselves on creating high quality food, which exceeds many recognised industry standards. We care about our people and can offer an excellent package. If you are as serious about food as we are and ready to help us make a difference, we would like to hear from you.