Food Safety & QA Technical Lead

Oscar Mayer Group UK; Chirk; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Mayer Group UK is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the QA and technical agenda at the site. You will ensure all products meet safety, quality and retailer requirements, heading a multi-disciplinary team and driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee HACCP, audit readiness, customer audits, and liaison with NPD and Process Development to ensure new products meet site HACCP standards, while managing the QA team objectives and KPI delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a food-related discipline.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC and retail codes of practice and audit requirements.
• Previous experience in a technical role is essential.
• Experience in ready meals is highly desirable.
• Previous experience of managing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical and QA activities within the factory.
• Monitor food safety management systems and ensure safety, quality and legal compliance.
• Lead audits and act as main contact for customer audits.
• Drive continuous improvement and transition to paperless systems.
• Manage factory QA teams and KPI achievement.
• Collaborate with NPD and Process Development to meet HACCP requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership

HACCP expertise

Quality assurance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in food-related discipline

Job description

Oscar Mayer Group UK is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the QA and technical agenda at the site. You will ensure all products meet safety, quality and retailer requirements, heading a multi-disciplinary team and driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee HACCP, audit readiness, customer audits, and liaison with NPD and Process Development to ensure new products meet site HACCP standards, while managing the QA team objectives and KPI delivery.