ABP Technical Graduate Programme
Within ABP technical graduates can expect to spend time in all areas of the business with particular focus on the abattoir,
boning hall, and retail practices. Focus will be primarily on food safety using HACCP principles. There will also be a large
focus on product quality and the quality management system, including the procedures used within the manufacturing
process.
We would expect Technical graduates to aim for their first junior management role within the technical department; this
could include QA management or technical management.
The role of a technical manager involves:
 The management and development of QA staff and their functions.
 The management of aspects of food safety, legality, and quality within the manufacturing sites.
 Development and maintenance of a quality management system and procedures within the food manufacturing
environment to ensure the high internal and customer expectations are met or exceeded at all times.
 The assistance in new and existing product development
 Ensure all products conform to or exceed the agreed customer specifications.
 To manage and develop an internal audit schedule against the BRC and other assurance schemes related to the
industry.
 Carry out audits on site and with raw material and packaging suppliers
Below is a table of qualities that a technical manager is expected to possess:
Requirement
Professional
skills
Description
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Track record of leadership
Ability to build relationships with customers
Be thorough and methodical in approach to tasks
Possess good administrative skills
Ability to coach and develop staff
Excellent project & time management skills
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills at all levels.
Able to work both as an individual & a team player.
Good computer literacy
Demonstrate an above standard knowledge & understanding of food (functionality, ingredients and
ingredient suppliers).
Experience of giving presentations
Demonstrate a track record of effective functional man management and retail/food service account
management.
Qualifications
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Education to degree level in a food related discipline e.g. Food Science / Technology, Food & Nutrition
Areas of
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Food Hygiene Regulations and / or legal requisites for food manufacture
It would be desirable to possess BRC, QMS, & retailer knowledge
Attributes
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Experience of delivering to the exacting requirements of major retailers
Previous customer contact with specific retailers
Agronomic or agricultural background
Understanding of food schemes
Interested applicants should apply in writing to Mandy Thompson, Graduate Development Manager.
mandy.thompson@abpbeef.com closing date for applications Monday 18th March 2013