Head of Technical

We are looking for a Head of Technical to join our business, based across Nuneaton and London. A key part of the Supply Chain & Operations Leadership Team, you’ll be critical in helping grow the business and ensuring our snacks are the most delicious, appeal to consumers and produced to the highest standards whilst ensuring we continue to develop the business culture related to quality & food safety. The Head of Technical reports to the Operations Director and to ensure full support of the commercial growth agenda, has a dotted reporting line into the Innovation Director. The role is responsible for overseeing all technical aspects relating to production of brands in our own factory and with contract manufacturing partners. This includes ensuring food safety, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role will lead on technical issues for the business with customers and internally. This will include managing the Technical Services & Regulatory team, supporting customers / contract manufacturing partners, supporting the Innovation and Brand teams with NPD / EPD process, marketing messages and relevant technical input, developing our quality systems, and working to continuously improve the food safety culture within PROPER SNACKS. The role will work seamlessly with the Head of Manufacturing to ensure the factory Quality Assurance team