Food Production Technical Lead - Quality & Compliance

Agrial Fresh Produce ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company based in Lichfield is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the quality and safety of Salad and Beetroot production. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with industry standards and lead a technical team. Requirements include experience in FMCG chilled food environments and relevant food industry certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and employee benefits such as health insurance and development programs.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Private Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual leave entitlement

Learning and Development

Employee discount platform

Recognition awards and engagement days

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a QA / Technical managerial role within an FMCG environment.
• Essential certifications in Food Safety and HACCP.
• Experience leading a team in high care/risk chilled food environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical teams in Salad and Beetroot production.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, legality and quality management.
• Manage and improve the HACCP system.

Skills

FMCG chilled food experience

Food Safety certifications

Team leadership

Quick decision making

Problem-solving skills

Education

Formal Qualifications in Food Science

Tools

HACCP

BRC Audit experience

Job description

A food manufacturing company based in Lichfield is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee the quality and safety of Salad and Beetroot production. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with industry standards and lead a technical team. Requirements include experience in FMCG chilled food environments and relevant food industry certifications. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and employee benefits such as health insurance and development programs.