Director of Technical Strategy & Quality

Redfox Executive; England; Sur place; GBP 110 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Redfox Executive in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Technical Director to shape the technical agenda, drive food safety and quality excellence, and strengthen compliance across a multi-site manufacturing network.

You will lead risk management, audit programmes and governance, mentor teams, and partner with customers and regulators to protect product integrity and sustain performance. This is a high-visibility, board-level role requiring strategic vision and practical delivery.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading technical, food safety, quality and compliance functions.
• Strong understanding of UK retailer technical standards and codes of practice.
• Proven track record of delivering audit outcomes and driving improvements.
• Ability to translate regulatory and customer requirements into robust systems across multiple sites.
• Experience managing complex incidents, recalls and business continuity challenges.

Responsabilités

• Lead Technical Strategy: develop and implement the business-wide strategy for food safety, quality, product integrity and technical compliance across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive Audit Excellence: oversee customer, regulatory, certification and internal audit programmes, strengthening standards and governance.
• Champion Food Safety: embed an insight-led culture of food safety and quality, ensuring HACCP, TACCP and VACCP systems.
• Manage Technical Risk: provide senior oversight of incidents, recalls and crisis management to protect continuity and reputation.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: lead and inspire the Technical and Quality function with clear objectives and accountability.
• Strengthen Governance: establish robust technical governance with clear ownership and timely escalation of risks.

Connaissances

Leadership

Food safety

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Audit oversight

Risk management

Formation

Degree in Food Science / Food Technology / Agriculture / Microbiology

Description du poste

Redfox Executive in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned Technical Director to shape the technical agenda, drive food safety and quality excellence, and strengthen compliance across a multi-site manufacturing network.

You will lead risk management, audit programmes and governance, mentor teams, and partner with customers and regulators to protect product integrity and sustain performance. This is a high-visibility, board-level role requiring strategic vision and practical delivery.