Quality Technical Manager
Food Manufacturing
Contract Type: Permanent Role
Hours: Days Monday to Friday
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Target + Benefits + considerable retailer rewards
Location: Cheshire, commutable from Northwich, Winsford, Crewe, Warrington, Manchester South, Chester etc
Industry: Food Production / FMCG
Food manufacturing experience is non-negotiable!
Are you an experienced Quality Leader or Technical professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Or do you currently lead a QA /QC team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and compliance are top priorities? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing food business as our new Quality Technical Manager.
About the Role - Quality Technical Manager
Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, As the Quality Technical Manager, you will be the driving force behind site quality, food safety, and technical compliance.
Leading a small, dedicated team, you will ensure that food products meet the highest standards across safety, legality, quality, and integrity.
You will take ownership of technical systems, audits, customer standards, and continuous improvement, working closely with production teams to maintain compliance and deliver outstanding product quality.
Key Responsibilities - Quality Technical Manager
Lead and develop the site Quality/Technical team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement
Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) to meet internal, customer, and certification standards
Manage the site HACCP system, ensuring robust documentation, review, and implementation
Lead internal audits and support external audits (BRC, retailer audits, regulatory visits)
Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, site procedures, and customer codes of practice
Investigate and manage non-conformances, quality issues, and customer complaints
Support new product introductions and site projects from a technical perspective
Monitor and investigate microbiological results, contamination alerts, or deviations in production
Maintain and implement legal compliance across the site for labelling, allergens, and traceability
Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement preventative/corrective actions
Role Requirements - Quality Manager
We're looking for someone who can bring:
Experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance role within the food manufacturing industry
Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and technical/quality systems - perhaps you have managed a shift or a department and you are ready to take your next step?
Experience leading or supervising a small team
Confidence in managing audits (internal, BRC, customer, regulatory)
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skills
A passion for delivering safe, high-quality food products every day
A background in chilled, produce, bakery, dairy, ready-to-eat, or similar FMCG categories would be highly beneficial
What's in it for You? Quality Manager
Competitive salary £40-45k
Opportunity to lead a key function within a respected food manufacturing site
Supportive leadership team and genuine opportunities for progression
Exposure to customer audits, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives
Candidates who are a Quality Manager in Food Manufacturing, Technical Manager (Food Industry), QA Manager or Quality Assurance Manager, QC Manager / Quality Control Manager, Quality Systems Manager (Food), Technical Services Manager (Food/FMCG), HACCP Manager / Food Safety Manager, QA Supervisor / Technical Supervisor, Quality Compliance Manager (FMCG), Food Safety & Quality Lead / FSQ Manager,Quality Team Leader / QA Shift Manager, Technical Coordinator (Food) may also be suitable for this role.
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy