CE Technical Manager Bakery (Fixed-term)

WHY YOU WILL LIKE WORKING WITH US:

• Employee Clubcard discount

From start of your employment you´ll receive 15% employee discount for purchases in Tesco and Tesco online.
 

• Pension savings

Pension savings contribution up to 240 Eur p.a. (conditioned by 1y lenght of service).

• Cafeteria

Flexible bonus system which offers to choose benefits based on own preference.

• Loyalty bonus

We appreciate your loyalty and for each 5 worked-off years you´ll get bonus up to 550 EUR

• EAP

Psychological, legal, financial consulting for free.

• Clubcard coupons

Special 50Eur coupon for birth of child.
Back to school 22 EUR coupon for school supplies

• Sport card

We support active lifestyle of our colleagues.

• Refferal bonus

Referral bonus for our colleagues in amount of 220 EUR.

• Time-off

We provide 25 days of vacation for all regardless of age. Similarly our colleagues can use time off in case of important life events (wedding, moving, accompanying of kid for 1st day of school).

• Job flexibility

When scheduling work shifts we take into consideration your individual needs, family situation & health status.

• Virtual GP (Doctor)

24/7 healthcare support for you and your family - available anywhere and anytime


Monthly gross salary: 2130 EUR month/gross plus employee card with which you can save up to 1200 EUR per year on purchases at Tesco

WHAT THE JOB IS ABOUT:

Please mind that this role is for fixed-term 

• Understanding and evaluation of supplier capability and performance, managing and developing the supplier base of the category
• Setting risk based site management plan, supporting technical audit program, visiting suppliers according to the agreed schedule
• Tracking and closing all non-conformances following technical audits and visits, managing database records appropriately
• Identifying new suppliers/manufacturers, proposing potential production development and/or consolidation in line with own brand strategy
• Managing Ethical Trading in line with policies, following up on completion of corrective action plan (CAP) against any non-conformity indicated
• Supporting tenders, preparing product briefs, evaluating samples, setting, approving and maintaining product specifications in relevant database
• Leading quality market reviews, category sessions, identifying quality benchmarks, proposing range development/quality improvement initiatives
• Working with suppliers on product reviews, new product development, quality improvement, reformulation to strengthen the own brand range
• Completing product developments inc. artwork in cooperation with relevant teams and according to agreed processes and critical path
• Reviewing quality of the product against benchmark and specification, overseeing surveillance testing and working on any non-conformities
• Following up on incidents, enforcement challenges, customer & store complains, any product issue, investigating the root cause and closing CAP
• Cooperating with stakeholders across the business to deliver against business expectations
• Tracking and reporting product and supplier performance, maintaining database relevant to the category
• Supporting teams relevant to the category with technical information, engaging suppliers, playing a key role to achieve CE/Group commitments
• Actively monitoring legislation changes and managing implementation of the change in the category

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Must have:

• Upper-intermediate level of English language (B2)
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a baker in a bakery operation
  (craft bakery, industrial bakery, or in-store bakery environment).
• Strong practical knowledge of bakery production processes, including:

1. dough preparation and handling
2. fermentation and proofing
3. baking technologies and baking curves
4. quality evaluation of finished products

• Proven experience working directly in a bakery environment, with daily involvement in production and operational problem-solving.
• Ability to train and coach bakery staff on shop floor level, including:

1. practical, hands-on training of bakers
2. explanation and implementation of technological procedures
3. support during changes (new equipment, new products, seasonal matrix launches, refits, store openings)

• Solid understanding of bakery equipment and capacities, such as ovens, mixers, proofers, trolleys and related infrastructure, and ability to assess suitability for specific production needs.
• Experience with bakery recipes and technological procedures, including:

1. adjustment and optimisation of baking programs
2. testing and validation of new or modified recipes
3. participation in product development and test baking

• Willingness to travel regularly to stores and provide on-site technological support (ad hoc support, refits, new store openings).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues of different seniority levels in a practical, respectful and solution-oriented way.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and make practical decisions based on operational reality.

Nice to have

• Experience with bakery or production-related software/applications
  (e.g. management of baking waves, baking programs, digital recipe databases).
• Previous involvement in:

1. new product development
2. raw material testing
3. Supplier tastings or selection panels
4. technological trials and pilot runs

Tesco is committed to celebrating diversity and everyone is welcome at Tesco. As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process, allowing candidates the opportunity to thrive and inform us of any reasonable adjustments they may require.
In our stores, distribution centers and head office we have 74 % of female, 26% of males, 6% of colleagues with disability and 61% of colleagues who have caring responsibilities.
We have representatives of more than 40 different nationalities from 5 different continents working in our stores, DCs and offices. You will identify 7 different nations represented in our Leadership Team.
Tesco outh to be an attractive employer for everyone regardless of their age, gender, religion, or nationality.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That´s why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about different flexible working options. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. You will spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely.

More information can be found at: https://corporate.tesco.sk/