Job Description
Factory Technical Manager
Location: Cardiff
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + benefits
Advocate Group is proud to partner with a leading global food and beverage manufacturer, renowned for its trusted brands, innovation, and commitment to quality.
As the Factory Technical Manager, you will play a key role in leading the site’s Quality Assurance function — ensuring all aspects of product safety, legality, quality, and compliance are achieved. You’ll drive the technical agenda within operations and lead continuous improvement initiatives that protect brand integrity and enhance overall performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the site Quality Assurance department, supporting all manufacturing operations on quality, product, process, and premises standards.
2. Own and lead the HACCP plan across the site — ensuring compliance, validation, verification, and continuous improvement.
3. Drive a culture of food safety, quality, and integrity, aligning with the wider site strategy.
4. Ensure the site Quality Management Systems (QMS) meet customer requirements, BRC standards, and industry best practices.
5. Oversee raw material, packaging, and finished product assessment and releas...