Head of Technical - Food Manufacturing
Location: Bristol
Salary – c£60,000 + Bonus and associated Benefits
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Technical to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sector
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation.
You will work closely with operational and commercial teams, key customers and external auditors to ensure the highest standards of compliance, quality and continuous improvement are maintained.
The role is based in Bristol, but there will be travel required to their satellite site based in Wiltshire 1 – 2 times a month
Head of Technical Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growth
Define and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategy
Drive a strong food safety culture across the business
Ensure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirements
Maintain BRC accreditation at Grade A or above
Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits
Develop and monitor technical KPIs and continuous improvement plans
Oversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systems
Build strong relationships with key customer technical teams
Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions
Review and improve Health & Safety systems in collaboration with site leadership
Head of Technical Essential Skills & Experience
Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
Significant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food safety legislation
Experience leading customer and third-party audits
Proven team leadership and people development skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today