We are partnered with a well-established and long standing client of ours that continues to invest heavily in their people, processes, and technical excellence. As part of their ongoing growth, they're looking to strengthen their technical team with the appointment of a Site Technical Manager - a pivotal role for someone ready to make a real impact on product quality, food safety, and team development. The Role Reporting directly to the Technical Manager, you'll take ownership of the factory QA function and ensure the site remains audit-ready at all times. You'll play a key role in driving a proactive food safety and quality culture, supporting continuous improvement, and acting as the primary contact for customers on all technical and quality-related matters. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to be part of a business that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Key Responsibilities: -Manage and develop the factory QA team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations. -Maintain audit readiness across the site, leading both internal and external audits, including customer visits. -Deputise for the Technical Manager, providing support and leadership across the technical function. -Ensure all products consistently meet customer specifications and regulatory standards. -Act as a lead member of the HACCP team, ensuring compliance and robust risk management. -Be a key customer contact, managing relationships and ensuring confidence in site performance. -Champion a strong food safety and quality culture, engaging and influencing teams across all departments. Requirements: -Proven experience in a similar role within food manufacturing. -Strong knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP systems (Lead HACCP certification desirable). -Experience working directly with major retailers and handling customer audits. -Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop teams effectively. -Excellent communication skills - confident dealing with customers, colleagues, and auditors alike. -A proactive approach, with a passion for maintaining high standards and driving site performance forward. Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed). As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)