Quick Staff UK is proud to be the recruitment partner of choice of a growing manufacturing business in Haverfordwest for a hands-on, forward-thinking Technical Manager. This is a key leadership role, driving food safety, quality, and compliance while overseeing the Technical, Laboratory and Hygiene teams. If you're commercially minded and ready to lead by example in a fast-paced food production environment, this could be your next step.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the site’s technical strategy, ensuring alignment with GFSI standards and customer audit expectations.
* Act as the technical lead on all matters relating to food safety, quality, and legality.
* Oversee the Laboratory and its team, ensuring all testing, quality systems, and compliance functions are maintained effectively.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with commercial and operational departments and key customers.
* Promote a proactive quality and food safety culture across the site.
* Champion HACCP and GMP standards, driving hygiene standards and managing the resolution of non-conformances.
* Lead site preparation for audits, conducting regular GAP analyses to ensure readiness at all times.
* Drive continuous improvement in product safety, testing protocols, and site hygiene.
Key Requirements:
* Degree in a science-based subject or equivalent experience.
* Minimum HACCP Level 3.
* Proven experience in a similar technical or quality leadership role within food manufacturing.
* Strong people leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
* Microbiology and food lab experience.
* Highly organised, results-driven, and hands-on in approach.
* Previous experience within the dairy industry is desirable.
Hours of work:
Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm
Quick Staff UK is a nationwide recruitment agency with specialist teams across various industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data and contacting you regarding this role. Due to high volumes, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 7 days. Thank you for your interest