An established food manufacturer are looking for Site Technical Manager to lead the Quality and Food Safety agenda.
An opportunity for proven technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys developing people, systems, and standards.
The Role
* Lead and develop the site Technical Team to deliver outstanding food safety and quality performance.
* Champion a positive food safety culture through visible leadership and engagement across the site.
* Manage all technical compliance requirements including HACCP, internal audits, and customer and third-party audits.
* Ensure all product, process, and system standards meet both customer and legislative expectations.
* Investigate and resolve non-conformances using root cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
* Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to deliver continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and cost control.
* Act as the key technical contact for major retail customers, ensuring full compliance with their codes of practice.
About You
* Experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems role within the food manufacturing industry (chilled or fresh food experience advantageous).
* Strong working knowledge of HACCP (Level 4), Food Safety (Level 4), and internal auditing.
* Demonstrable experience of leading customer audits and maintaining BRCGS compliance.
* Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
* A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and driving site improvements.
* A relevant food science or related degree (or equivalent practical experience).
Why Apply?
* A key leadership position within an established food manufacturing site.
* Opportunity to shape and develop site standards and the technical team.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Technical Manager or a Senior QA/Technical professional ready to take the next step, get in touch!