Food Safety & Quality Technical Lead

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £54,000

40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)

Enhanced pension (6.5% employee, 7.0%+

Health & Wellbeing Cashback Scheme

Private Medical Insurance after 2 años

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function in a quality-driven FMCG environment. You will drive food safety, QA, HACCP system development and supplier and laboratory oversight, ensuring high standards across production and quality assurance.

You will report to the Operations Director and steer audits, certifications and customer requirements while supporting new product development and supplier approvals.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a food-related subject.
• Experience in a technical or quality leadership role within FMCG/food manufacturing.
• Proven leadership across multiple staff and managers.
• Experience with BRC standards in high-risk food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP and quality mgmt systems.
• Experience conducting internal and external audits.
• Ability to coach and develop a team.
• Knowledge of the dairy or wider food industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for food safety, technical compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with legislation and customer requirements.
• Maintain and develop HACCP plans, food safety systems, process controls and documentation.
• Prepare for and host BRC certification assessments and other audits.
• Monitor production processes and audit operations for compliance.
• Manage customer complaints, investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support for new product development and supplier approvals.
• Lead and develop the laboratory team and Quality Technicians.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve performance and standards.
• Promote a strong food safety culture through training and communication.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP

Food safety

Audits

Supplier approval

Laboratory leadership

Education

Degree in food-related subject

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function in a quality-driven FMCG environment. You will drive food safety, QA, HACCP system development and supplier and laboratory oversight, ensuring high standards across production and quality assurance.

You will report to the Operations Director and steer audits, certifications and customer requirements while supporting new product development and supplier approvals.