Food Quality Technical Manager
Location: Highbridge area
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution (matched by employee)
A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Food Quality Technical Manager to lead all food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental activities at their production facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience in HACCP, FSSC 22000, and food quality systems, with responsibility for supporting operations and driving continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Technical and Quality Control function, ensuring efficient operations and reporting on technical performance.
* Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, production processes, and finished products.
* Act as Food Safety Team Leader, managing and reviewing HACCP systems.
* Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9000 quality systems, including internal and external audits.
* Provide guidance on Health & Safety legislation, incident reporting, and support a positive safety culture.
* Deliver food safety and quality training to site staff and coordinate external training where required.
* Develop strong technical relationships with customers and suppliers, supporting audits and technical documentation.
* Support product and process development, including environmental improvements and waste reduction.
* Liaise with regulatory bodies such as Environmental Health, HSE, and certification organisations.
* Manage selected subcontracted services, including pest control and waste management.
Skills & Experience
* Strong technical background within food manufacturing
* Hands-on experience managing food safety and quality systems
* Good process knowledge and laboratory experience
* Strong communication, organisational, and computer skills
* Knowledge of hygiene and safety requirements in food production
Essential Qualifications
* Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
* Level 3 HACCP
* Experience with FSSC 22000
* NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
* Internal audit training
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Technical professional to lead site standards and play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety and quality performance.
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