Job Description
Factory Technical ManagerA leading food manufacturer is hiring a Factory Technical Manager to bring together food safety, technical, and quality leadership in one role. You'll take full ownership of HACCP, BRC audits, QMS, and retailer compliance, working closely with major supermarket customers. This is a high-impact, visible leadership position with real influence across site performance and standards.The role has been shaped to find someone with the right blend of expertise across food safety, technical management, and quality.
Someone who can confidently lead audits, engage with customers, and maintain high standards across a fast-paced manufacturing site. You'll have the autonomy to drive improvements, lead a strong technical team, and influence site-wide quality culture.You'll lead the site's technical and quality function, ensuring all products meet food safety, legal, and customer requirements. Acting as a key link between operations, customers, and auditors, you'll ensure the site is always audit-ready and performing at a high standard, combining strategic oversight with hands-on involvement where needed.Key responsibilities:Lead food safety, quality, and technical compliance across the siteOwn and develop HACCP systems, ensuring robust risk managementManage and improve the Quality Management SystemLead and deliver successful BRC and third-party auditsAct as the main contact for retailer / supermarket technical relationshipsEnsure product safety, legality, and quality from intake to dispatchManage non-conformance, complaints, and product release decisionsDrive continuous improvement across GMP, food safety, and qualityLead, develop, and motivate QA and microbiology teamsEnsure compliance with food legislation and customer standardsSupport NPD, process validation, and site technical projectsThis is what you'll need:Strong experience across food safety, technical, and quality roles within food or beverage manufacturingProven track record delivering BRC standards and leading auditsExperience working with major retailers / supermarketsHACCP and Food Safety qualificationAnd this is what you'll get:Competitive salaryCar allowanceHigh pension contributionsLife assuranceCritical illness coverTPBN1_UKTJ