Quality & Technical Lead

FMCG People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG business in central London is seeking a Quality & Technical Lead to oversee food safety and product quality for premium products. This role involves leading quality initiatives, working with manufacturers, and ensuring that standards are exceeded. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and experience in the FMCG sector, particularly beverages. Offers competitive salary and great benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Food Science or related discipline is essential.
• Experience in a quality or technical role in the FMCG industry is required.
• HACCP knowledge needed, Lead Auditor qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and product quality standards are met.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop a quality assurance culture across the business.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of HACCP principles

Experience with co-packers/3rd party manufacturers

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Salary c£45,000 - £50,000

We are currently recruiting for a Quality & Technical Lead for a branded FMCG business that has seen a huge amount of growth in recent years. The business is based in an amazing office in central London and supplies a range of premium products to an international customer base.

The Quality & Technical Lead will be responsible for working closely with several 3rd party manufacturers and suppliers to ensure food safety and product quality standards are constantly exceeded. You will lead quality improvement initiatives and develop a quality assurance culture across the business.

The successful Quality Manager will possess the following skills and experiences:

• Educated to degree level in Food Science or related discipline
• Experience working in a quality or technical role in the FMCG industry, ideally within beverages
• Exceptional communication skills and experience in working closely with co-packers/3rd party manufacturing sites
• A strong understanding of HACCP principles and ideally Lead Auditor qualified

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Technologist/Quality Manager to join a rapidly growing organisation where no two days are the same. In return, you will receive a great salary along with a generous benefits package and genuine prospects to quickly progress your career.