We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Technical Manager to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sector.
About the Role
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growth
Define and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategy
Drive a strong food safety culture across the business
Ensure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirements
Maintain BRC accreditation at Grade A or above
Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits
Develop and monitor technical KPIs and continuous improvement plans
Oversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systems
Build strong relationships with key customer technical teams
Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions
Review and improve Health & Safety systems in collaboration with site leadership
Qualifications
Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
Required Skills
Significant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food safety legislation
Experience leading customer and third-party audits
Proven team leadership and people development skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Pay range and compensation package
Salary – c£60,000 + Bonus and associated Benefits
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