Job Description
Salary:Up to £60,000 + Benefits
Location:Inverness Area
Sector:Food Manufacturing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experiencedTechnical Managerto join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in the Inverness area. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the highest technical and quality standards are maintained across a broad range of food products.
The Role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take full responsibility for the sites technical performance, managing the Quality function and driving compliance across all aspects of food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing and developing the site Quality Management System, policies, and procedures.
2. Leading the HACCP team and maintaining BRC accreditation.
3. Overseeing internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
4. Ensuring compliance with customer standards (e.g., TFMS) and retailer requirements.
5. Providing technical expertise and support during external audits.
6. Overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring cost-effective testing and reporting.
7. Managing supplier approval processes and maintaining strong technical relationships with key customers.
8. Leading Quality KPI rev...