Lead Quality, Safety & Compliance in a High-Performing Food Manufacturing Environment
We’re looking for a hands-on Technical Manager to oversee the day-to-day technical operations of a leading food production site. You’ll be responsible for upholding the highest standards in food safety, quality, and hygiene—while mentoring your team and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Reporting to the Head of Technical, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership, influence standards, and make a real impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Technical and Hygiene teams on site.
* Manage and maintain HACCP, TACCP & VACCP systems.
* Champion quality and compliance across production, goods-in, engineering, and processing.
* Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Deliver technical training and ensure team understanding of all systems and standards.
* Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, identifying root causes and implementing corrective/preventative actions.
* Work with Production and NPD teams to validate manufacturing processes.
* Monitor and report on technical KPIs in collaboration with the Laboratory Manager.
* Conduct internal QMS and GMP audits with department managers.
* Manage pest control across the site.
* Prepare for and manage customer and third-party audits, ensuring timely completion of any resulting actions.
* Ensure internal procedures align with BRC and customer requirements—leading updates and training where necessary.
* Oversee specification systems and customer platform content.
* Manage the supplier approval process and ongoing compliance.
* Lead internal taste panels and product concessions.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for a pragmatic leader with a proactive mindset, someone who remains focused and resilient under pressure and inspires their team to do the same.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Experience in a food manufacturing environment (fruit or dairy experience is a bonus).
* Solid understanding of QMS and food safety systems.
* Familiarity with BRC standards and major retailer/customer codes of practice.
* Degree or equivalent in a food-related discipline.
* Strong communication and team leadership skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management capabilities.
* High attention to detail and a dependable, self-motivated approach.
What’s On Offer
* £50,000 salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3 days in lieu for weekend cover
* 6% employer pension contribution
* Company sick pay
* 4x death-in-service life cover
* Opportunity to grow within a leading food manufacturer known for quality and innovation