Role: Technical Supervisor
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: East of Edinburgh
The Role
We are working with a well-established food manufacturing business in the East of Edinburgh who are looking to appoint a Technical Supervisor to support the site’s Technical function.
Reporting directly into the Site Technical Lead, this role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day technical operations, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and acting as a visible presence on the factory floor. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone looking to step up or further develop their career within Technical.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Site Technical Lead and wider Technical team in maintaining food safety, quality and legality across the site
* Day-to-day supervision of technical activities on the factory floor
* Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, customer codes of practice and internal quality systems
* Carry out and review routine quality checks, GMP audits and hygiene standards
* Support internal audits, customer audits and third-party audits as required
* Assist with investigations into non-conformances, complaints and corrective actions
* Review and maintain technical documentation, specifications and records
* Support training and coaching of production teams on food safety and quality standards
* Act as a key point of contact between Technical and Operations during shifts
About You
* Experience working within a food manufacturing technical or quality role
* Strong understanding of food safety systems including HACCP, GMP and BRC
* Comfortable working in a hands-on, factory-based environment
* Confident communicator, able to work closely with Production and Engineering teams
* Organised, detail-focused and able to manage multiple priorities
* Looking to develop towards a senior technical or management role
* Formal qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
Desirable (but not essential)
* Experience supporting or leading audits
* Previous supervisory or team-lead responsibilities
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work within a supportive and established Technical team
* Clear development and progression pathway
* Exposure to retailer standards and audit environments
* Competitive salary and benefits package (dependent on experience)
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