Join Keelings!
You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business.
Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging.
At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development.
The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.
Our Strategic Priorities Better Food - We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.
People - We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.
Better Ways - Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.
Better World - We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.
Partnerships - Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.
Growth - We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.
Keelings Values People Matter - We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way.
We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute Teamwork - We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings Integrity - We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments Keelings Flowers is hiring an Assistant Technical Manager.
Purpose of the Role: Accountability for product integrity, including quality, legality and safety of all products from grower to customer and the satisfactory environmental and ethical performance of the supply base. Furthermore, to ensure that the Company is in compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety legislation and to continually strive for improvement.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: Quality control, quality assurance and implementation of quality, legality and safety related systems and procedures.
Maintain up-to-date Raw Material and Finished Products specs.
Ensure accurate notification of defects on arrival, good working relationships and communication with suppliers.
To investigate, analyse and respond to customer complaints as and when they arise.
Carrying out regular Health & Safety inspections, reporting defects and action a solution within a specified time frame.
Ensuring that all process staff are aware of individual product quality standards.
Develop and review SOP's, QA procedures and product knowledge training as per requirements.
Investigate internal NC's and resolve any issues.
Compliance to 3 rd party external standards like Bord BIA and other customer standards.
Ensuring standards are consistently implemented and site is audit ready at all times.
Support the technical manager in site audits conducted - both internally and externally; actioning & closing out CAPAs & NCs.
Working with other team members to prepare for customer and 3 rd party visits and audits.
Monitor and control stock rotation (FIFO) and Waste RM.
Support persons involved in tenders / new business e.g.
provision of up-to-date specifications, benchmarking, complaints, QSL.
Production of Health & Safety SOP's in conjunction with Group Health & Safety Manager and carrying out training.
To contribute to continuous improvement projects.
Liaise with the department of agriculture staff, complete reviews and audits.
Event Management.
Any other duties assigned by the Company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Audit Ready site Waste reduction Customer complaint reduction Key Skills & Knowledge Essential : Ability to work in a busy environment meeting deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Must have excellent Leadership and Management skills.
Team player Flexible and adaptive Proactive and efficient High attention to detail Problems solving and continuous improvement.
Education & Qualifications: 2/ 3 years' experience as QA / Technical in Food / Fresh Produce or FMCG Industry Degree in Food Science or equivalent Recruitment Process 1.
CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt 2.
Phone Screening 3.
1st Interview 4.
2nd Interview 5.
Outcome & Feedback Inclusion & Diversity Statement In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business.
We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives.
We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging. Reasonable Accommodation Statement If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact ****** Keelings Careers - https://www.keelings.com/careers-keelings/ Keelings Strategy & Values - https://www.keelings.com/our-people
