Job Title:Group Technical Manager
Location: Shropshire- covering dual sites.
Salary: - Highly competitive
Hours: Mon-Thu 9-5pm and Fri 9-4
Benefits:25 days holiday, plus bank holiday and extra day for birthday, Pension (5% employer), option to buy and sell holidays, private medical insurance, flexible working, training opportunities, work phone and other up to date technology, Training courses for external opportunities & flexible working arrangements.
Russell Taylor Group have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical manager to lead the QA function at a strategic and operational level, maintaining and improving BRC and company standards. The role will be across two sites in close proximity and will collaborate with production, operations, and commercial teams to ensure product quality, customer trust, and long-term business success.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the site's Food Safety Management System as well as acting as HACCP Team Leader
Approve and review suppliers; handle technical/QA enquiries
Conduct internal, supplier, and third-party audits
Manage customer complaints, non-conformances, and corrective actions
Interpret lab and analysis reports; oversee inspections and testing
Deliver staff training, inductions, and continuous development
Drive continuous improvement across QA and technical functions
Develop and execute QA strategies, KPIs, and action plans
Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance teams
Mentor, coach, and build a high-performing QA team
Present QA updates to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Maintain QA documentation, audits, records, and compliance
Maintain HACCP and Food Safety training across teams
Achieve CPMU <3.5 and ensure traceability/audit compliance
Conduct mock recalls, supplier audits, GMP audits, and BRC compliance
Manage QA budget, reports, complaints, non-conformance system
The Person
Previous experience in a senior Technical OR Quality Management role within food manufacturing.
Experience with BRC standards, HACCP, and QA systems.
Proven strategic and hands on technical skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills
Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement.
Skilled in building high-performing teams and developing talent.
Happy to work between two sites.
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