Food Tech: Technical Quality & Compliance Leader

Major Talent; Pontefract; Presencial; GBP 63 000 - 77 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Major Talent seeks a Head of Technical to own site-wide quality, food safety, compliance and hygiene at its Pontefract manufacturing site. You will lead the QA, Technical Compliance and Hygiene teams, developing robust systems and managing audits with major retailers.

You will drive the technical agenda, ensure BRCGS and legislation compliance, and partner with operations to embed a strong food safety culture and continuous improvement.

Qualificações

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline with substantial management experience.
• Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Safety qualifications required.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS, UK/EU food safety legislation and allergen controls.
• Experience managing customer and regulatory audits and quality systems.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and deliver the site's technical strategy aligned with business and customer needs.
• Oversee HACCP, VACCP, TACCP and ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Lead QA, Technical Compliance and Hygiene teams to manage risk and drive improvements.
• Build customer relationships and manage major retail audits and regulatory visits.
• Drive continuous improvement across the site and monitor key technical KPIs.
• Collaborate with Operations, NPD, Commercial and Procurement to support launches.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Food Safety

HACCP

Compliance

Quality Management

Formação académica

Degree in Food Science

Level 4 HACCP

Level 4 Food Safety

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Major Talent seeks a Head of Technical to own site-wide quality, food safety, compliance and hygiene at its Pontefract manufacturing site. You will lead the QA, Technical Compliance and Hygiene teams, developing robust systems and managing audits with major retailers.

You will drive the technical agenda, ensure BRCGS and legislation compliance, and partner with operations to embed a strong food safety culture and continuous improvement.