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Department Purpose and Contribution to Company Objectives
The Technical team ensures food safety, legality, and product quality across the company's sites. By working closely with other departments, the team delivers the business and technical strategy, aligning processes to meet both internal standards and customer requirements. The team's proactive approach goes Beyond Compliance, which strengthens customer relationships and supports the company's growth.
Team Culture and Dynamics
Collaboration is at the heart of the Technical team, whether on-site or in the Group Team. The focus is on a "One Oscar Mayer way of working," ensuring unity across departments. The team works together to execute strategy and act as the key "sense check" to ensure food safety standards are always met.
A Day in the Life
Each day is unpredictable; routine tasks like audits, microbiological sampling, and paperwork are balanced with sudden challenges such as unannounced customer audits or issues with raw materials and equipment. Flexibility and problem-solving are essential as the team stay prepared for both planned and unplanned tasks.
Key Challenges
The main challenges include balancing technical workload with support needs from other functions and responding to unforeseen issues like supply chain disruptions or equipment failures. The team overcomes these challenges through collaboration and working in multi-functional teams to identify and resolve the root cause of problems.
Expectations from New Hires in the Technical Department
As a new hire, you should demonstrate technical integrity, flexibility, and strong problem-solving skills. Within the first six months, you will be gaining hands-on experience and learning the role’s requirements. Support will come from the team, helping you integrate into the role and understand the company’s operations.