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Quality Technical Manager, Head of Quality, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Technical Food Safety Manager, Wallingford
Client:
Page Personnel
Location:
Wallingford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
3
Posted:
07.05.2025
Expiry Date:
21.06.2025
Job Description:
* Department autonomy and hands-on decision making
* Scale-up and high-growth Food Manufacturing Brand
About Our Client
Based in Oxfordshire, my client is a growing food manufacturer that produces its own brand, available in major UK retailers nationwide. They are expanding and seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Manager to lead the Quality, Food Safety, and Technical departments. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in building the team and preparing for their first BRC audit.
Job Responsibilities
* Design, implement, maintain, and improve the HACCP-based Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC, SALSA, industry best practices, and legislative requirements.
* Review and enhance existing quality management policies and systems.
* Lead new product/process introductions, including specifications, product info, and proofing.
* Monitor factory hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping through floor audits and action plans for non-conformances.
* Manage corrective actions for non-conforming products, ingredients, and returns, ensuring quick resolution.
* Provide technical guidance, training, and support to other departments to raise technical awareness.
* Drive product, process, and environmental improvements to meet customer and legislative standards, tracking progress against KPIs.
* Report daily to the operations team, supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement.
* Liaise with customers/statutory bodies during audits, implementing corrective actions and compiling response reports.
* Manage serious incidents, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
* Lead crisis management testing and water quality management.
* Actively seek to minimize environmental impact by reducing waste and promoting recycling.
* Measure performance against internal/external standards (e.g., BRC, HACCP), and lead the HACCP team to maintain compliance with HACCP/TACCP/VACCP systems.
The Successful Applicant
* Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
* 5+ years of experience in Technical/Quality roles within food manufacturing
* Extensive BRC audit experience; ideally with experience establishing BRC standards from the ground up
* HACCP certification required
* Comfortable working independently and in a lean, dynamic environment
* Hands-on, with 60-70% of time spent on the factory floor
* Must be able to commute to the Wallingford area (own vehicle and valid UK driving licence required)
* Proven experience in continuous improvement and a strong operational/business mindset
* Adaptable, collaborative team player, with a passion for building and developing processes from scratch
What's on Offer
* 25+ days holiday, birthday off, plus bank holidays
* Autonomy to shape and create your own impact
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
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