Technical Manager at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Responsible for overall R&D and NPD activities on site.
• Identify and implement Improvement Opportunities related to product quality and process optimization
• Liaise with suppliers on quality and technical issues.
• Operational budgeting and cost control
• Competency development of teams, including mentoring and coaching
• Trend and review raw material, product and process specifications and update them
• Develop, validate and implement equipment and process procedures
• Create exciting new products in line with Design HACCP requirements that will meet market requirements from concept phase to industrialization
• Conduct shelf life studies
• Conduct sensory evaluation
• Identify, test and approve new ingredients
• Develop, validate and implement analytical methods
• To support the project team in the scoping, development and commissioning of CAPEX projects
• Support packaging projects as required
• Issue regular project status reports and hand-over project report
• Provide hands on support and involvement in the day to day operations
• Provide hands-on training in baking and baking operations as well as class room training sessions
• Mentor and develop junior members of the Technical team
• Ensure the Pilot Plant facility fulfills the site AIB,GMP and Safety requirements
• Maintain good manufacturing practices
• Enforce and maintain discipline

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• A minimum 10 years’ experience within the FMCG / Food Production Industry.
• A minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.
• Previous experience within the baking industry.

Qualifications:

• BSc / BSc (Hons) degree in Food Science or any related qualification is essential
• Experience in operations, quality or R&D within the FMCG Industry spanning at least 5 years

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab, Statistica)
• Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and AIB
• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Knowledge of Sensory Science

Competencies:

• Thinking Analytically
• Attention to Detail
• Documenting Facts
• Interpreting Data
• Articulating Information
• Making Decisions
• Taking Initiative
• Resolving Conflict