Location: Greater Cumbernauld area
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Overview:
A well-established food manufacturer is looking to appoint a Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical function, ensuring full compliance with BRC standards and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of working with NPD teams and delivering technical support for new product launches.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and compliance across the site
* Ensure continued BRC accreditation and prepare for third-party and customer audits
* Manage relationships with key retail and foodservice customers regarding technical matters
* Collaborate closely with the NPD team on product development and process trials
* Lead the site HACCP team and oversee internal auditing schedules
* Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and standards across departments
* Lead, develop, and mentor the site technical and QA team
Requirements:
* Experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing
* In-depth knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer codes of practice
* Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
* Practical experience with HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and internal auditing
* Previous involvement in NPD or process development is highly desirable
For more information about this vacancy, please apply.
We are unable to offer any sponsorship options for this vacancy.