Company Description
SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, we operate a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Retailer Discounts
- Access to electric vehicle leasing scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay.
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Job Description
Job Title: Food Assurance Services Technical Manager
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: From £50,000
Job Location: Remote Working, Field-Based
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical & Audit Team Manager to join our dynamic team at SGS. As the Technical & Audit Team Manager, you will play a key role in leading our technical and audit teams, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across our clients' operations in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities:
- To plan and conduct professional management system audits in accordance SGS’ procedures to enable the delivery of assessment and certification services that meet customer requirements and appropriate accreditation standards.
- Lead and manage a team of technical specialists and auditors, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure the effective delivery of food safety and quality assurance services.
- Oversee the planning and execution of food safety and quality audits, including HACCP, BRC, SQF, and other relevant standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and requirements, and providing timely and effective solutions to address their challenges.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the technical and audit teams, identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance service delivery, and optimize resource allocation.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging issues in food safety and quality assurance, and communicate relevant updates to team members and clients.
- Prepare and present reports, presentations, and other materials to internal stakeholders and clients, summarizing audit findings, trends, and recommendations.
Qualifications
- First degree, or tertiary equivalent - i.e. BA/BSc, HND in Food or bioscience related discipline
- Lead Auditor Qualification or ability to soon achieve
- Recognised HACCP (minimum of 2 days duration with examination)
- BRC Understanding Requirements Courses with Merit pass
Skills & Knowledge
- Demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of BRCGS management systems, standards, BRCGS compliance and auditing techniques, HACCP/risk analysis and certification requirements
- Must have a detailed understanding of the standards for which audits/technical reviews are being undertaken
- A solid understanding of accreditation requirements
- IT literate i.e. competent in the use of MS Office applications
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years Food (manufacturing/retail/Environmental health) quality experience
- Minimum of 5 years certification experience
- Experience of working under own initiative and in planning and prioritising workloads
- Technical review of certification audit
Additional Information
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