Technical & Quality Supervisor
Food Manufacturing | Somerset
Permanent | Days-based role
Salary: £35,000 per annum (DOE)
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business in Somerset who are looking to appoint an experienced Technical & Quality Supervisor to support and lead site-wide quality, compliance, and continuous improvement activity.
This is a hands-on role with real influence on standards, culture, and audit performance, reporting directly into site leadership.
The Opportunity
You’ll be responsible for ensuring products are manufactured right-first-time, fully compliant with legal, customer, and certification requirements — including preparing the site for BRC audits and maintaining ongoing audit readiness.
This role suits someone who enjoys being visible on the factory floor, leading by example, and working closely with Operations, Planning, and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain legal and quality compliance across all manufactured products
Lead and embed a right-first-time quality culture on site
Manage non-conformance processes and drive continuous improvement
Act as the technical lead for customer, regulatory, third-party and BRC audits
Ensure the site is audit-ready at all times, driving standards across GMP, hygiene, and documentation
Own HACCP and TACCP systems and ongoing compliance
Oversee internal audits across equipment, processes, paperwork, and facilities
Manage external laboratory testing, results tracking, and reporting
Ensure hygiene, chemical control, and GMP standards are consistently met
Support customer complaint investigation using root cause analysis
Provide technical input into site KPIs, reporting, and board-level updates
Coach and develop the technical team, ensuring training and flexibility
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Technical / Quality role within food manufacturing
Previous hands-on experience working to BRC standards, including preparing sites for audit
Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, and compliance
Confident leading audits and managing corrective actions
Comfortable working cross-functionally with Operations and Supply Chain
Practical, proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary band of £35,000 per annum DOE
Permanent, stable role within a growing food manufacturing site
Opportunity to genuinely shape quality culture and standards
Supportive site leadership with visibility at senior level