Head of Technical & Quality – Food Manufacturing

Confidential Jobs; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Senior Technical Manager/Head of Technical for a major food manufacturing site in the Lancaster area. The role leads the Technical, Food Safety and Quality functions, working closely with the Site Director and Operations team to set direction and ensure standards.

We are looking for a hands-on leader with a proven track record in driving technical standards, managing risk and delivering audits across customers, regulators and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Technical Manager, Senior Technical Manager or Head of Technical role.
• Strong background in chilled food manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, Food Safety, Quality, Hygiene and legislation.
• Proven ability to lead audits, manage risk and communicate with customers and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical/QA function and provide clear technical direction across the site.
• Lead HACCP and ensure robust Food Safety, Quality and Legal Compliance.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, customer standards and food legislation.
• Manage Technical risk and make confident, timely decisions.
• Act as the Technical contact for customers, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Manage customer, third‑party and internal audits.
• Oversee Hygiene compliance and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing.
• Lead and develop the Technical team.

Skills

Technical leadership

Decision making

Risk management

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Quality management

Stakeholder management

Tools

BRCGS knowledge

Job description

Confidential Jobs is seeking a Senior Technical Manager/Head of Technical for a major food manufacturing site in the Lancaster area. The role leads the Technical, Food Safety and Quality functions, working closely with the Site Director and Operations team to set direction and ensure standards.

We are looking for a hands-on leader with a proven track record in driving technical standards, managing risk and delivering audits across customers, regulators and internal teams.