Responsible for technical standards at abattoir and added value processing plants

Site Technical and Commercial Account Manager

• Involved in planning the short and long term Technical team strategy• Technical representative within large site projects such as automation and equipment upgrades• Developed and launched a wide range of both branded and retailer own label products at Ginster’s and other group sites• Technical project work on behalf of brand including removal of hydrogenated fats and MSG, saturated fat and salt reduction and the move to sustainable palm oil.• Point of contact for retailer Technical Managers throughout launch processes• Lead many projects including HACCP validation, allergen management, process improvement and releasing production capacity. • Specialised in batch and continuous processing systems and equipment• Extensive knowledge of short crust and puff pastry manufacturing methods and equipment.• Worked with many industry specialists focusing particularly on travelling ovens, functional ingredients and baking processes• Skilled in writing and delivering training programs to allow successful integration of new processes and up-skilling of operation teams (written NVQ level 2 training for batch cooking, pastry manufacture and baking operators)