Head of Technical

Sofina Foods Europe; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturing company as the Head of Technical in Haverhill. In this pivotal role, you will oversee food safety and quality functions, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in meat manufacturing and be equipped with Level 4 HACCP qualifications, ready to lead a dynamic team and drive a positive food safety culture.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Company Bonus Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior technical roles within meat manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and BRC requirements.
• Experience leading technical teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all on-site technical functions, including QA, Hygiene and Food Safety.
• Build and embed a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Set and deliver the site’s technical strategy.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Leadership

Quality Assurance

HACCP

Education

Level 4 qualifications in HACCP and Food Safety

Job description

Summary

Head of Technical – Play a key leadership role where food safety, quality and performance meet.

Additional Benefits

Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance

The Role

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Head of Technical / Technical Manager to lead our technical, hygiene and quality functions for our Haverhill site. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you’ll ensure compliance with food safety standards, drive continuous improvement, and help shape a positive food safety culture across the site

Your Key Responsibilities

Taking the lead for all food safety, legality, and quality priorities, you will:

• Lead and manage all on-site technical functions, including QA, Hygiene and Food Safety.
• Build and embed a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.
• Set and deliver the site’s technical strategy, ensuring full compliance with legislation and customer standards.
• Act as the senior technical voice on site, working cross-functionally to achieve shared goals.
• Own and manage technical budgets, driving performance through KPIs.
• Ensure the site is always audit-ready and aligned to customer and BRC expectations.
• Stay ahead of changes in regulations and industry standards to proactively manage risks.
  
  

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll be a passionate and knowledgeable technical leader who brings:

• Proven experience in senior technical roles within meat manufacturing, ideally in RTE or high-care environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, retailer standards and BRC requirements.
• Level 4 qualifications in HACCP and Food Safety (or equivalent).
• Experience leading technical teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• A detail-focused, improvement-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness.
• A collaborative approach, with the confidence to lead from the front and influence change.
• A strong alignment with Sofina’s values: accountable, driven, passionate and committed to excellence.
  
  

Why Sofina Foods?

At Sofina Foods, you’ll step into a high-impact role where your voice matters. You’ll work closely with a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership team and play a key role in shaping the future of the site. With a strong reputation in the market, a commitment to continuous improvement and a focus on people and quality, Sofina offers a career, not just a job. Join a business that’s big enough to offer opportunity and support, but agile enough for your contribution to truly count

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Haverhill, Suffolk

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB

AutoReqId

4677BR