The Role:
We are assisting our client to recruit a Technical Food Manager who will play a key leadership role in championing technical excellence across the organisation. If you are passionate about fostering a culture focused on continuous improvement, commitment to quality and innovation then we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities of the Technical Food Manager:
1. Lead the technical function, providing strategic direction on food safety, quality systems, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
2. Manage and develop the technical team, fostering capability, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement.
3. Drive alignment between technical operations and business objectives, ensuring all systems and processes support legal, customer, and certification standards (e.g. BRCGS, HACCP, Organic).
4. Strengthen partnerships with suppliers and manufacturing sites, promoting shared accountability for quality, sustainability, and compliance.
5. Oversee the Quality Management System (QMS), supplier assurance, traceability, complaints, and technical investigations, ensuring readiness for all audits and external assessments.
6. Lead sustainability initiatives in collaboration with senior leadership, embedding responsible sourcing and environmental performance into the supply chain.
7. Maintain the technical risk register, advise on emerging risks and regulations, and support data-led reporting for improved decision-making.
8. Act as technical lead during customer and third-party audits, ensuring transparent communication and follow-up actions.
9. Support product development by ensuring technical feasibility and compliance from concept to launch.
10. Represent the business in industry forums, enhancing influence and credibility across the supply chain.
11. Continuously improve technical processes using digital tools and analytics to streamline operations and enhance outcomes.
Requirements of the Technical Food Manager:
12. In-depth knowledge of food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, RSPO, Organic)
13. Proven line management experience (developing and supporting teams).
14. The ability to form strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders externally and internally.
15. Experience in continuous improvement.
16. Level 3 or 4 in Food Safety, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and Risk Assessment.
17. Additional certifications in TACCP/VACCP, Allergen Management, Sustainability, would be useful.
18. Proficiency with QMS software and audit/tracking tools
Additional skills/job titles: Head of Technical, Technical Director, Head of Quality & Technical
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To Apply
This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.
Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days. If you do not hear within the next 7 days, you have not been successful on this occasion.
All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.
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