Quality Technical Manager, Head of Quality, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Technical Fo[...]

TN United Kingdom; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Quality Technical Manager to lead their Quality, Food Safety, and Technical departments. This pivotal role involves designing and maintaining a HACCP-based Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC standards, and driving continuous improvements. With a hands-on approach, you'll spend significant time on the factory floor, leading audits, and enhancing quality management policies. This position offers the autonomy to shape processes and contribute to the company's growth while providing opportunities for professional development. If you're passionate about quality in food production, this role is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

25+ days holiday

Birthday off

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Technical/Quality roles within food manufacturing.
• Extensive BRC audit experience and HACCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve HACCP-based Quality Management System.
• Lead new product/process introductions and monitor factory hygiene.
• Provide technical guidance and drive process improvements.

Skills

HACCP

BRC Standards

Quality Management

Continuous Improvement

Food Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Quality Technical Manager, Head of Quality, Quality Assurance Manager, QA Manager, Technical Food Safety Manager, Wallingford

Client:

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Location:

Wallingford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

Job Description:

• Department autonomy and hands-on decision making
• Scale-up and high-growth Food Manufacturing Brand

About Our Client

Based in Oxfordshire, my client is a growing food manufacturer that produces its own brand, available in major UK retailers nationwide. They are expanding and seeking an experienced, hands-on Technical Manager to lead the Quality, Food Safety, and Technical departments. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in building the team and preparing for their first BRC audit.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and improve the HACCP-based Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC, SALSA, industry best practices, and legislative requirements.
• Review and enhance existing quality management policies and systems.
• Lead new product/process introductions, including specifications, product info, and proofing.
• Monitor factory hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping through floor audits and action plans for non-conformances.
• Manage corrective actions for non-conforming products, ingredients, and returns, ensuring quick resolution.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to other departments to raise technical awareness.
• Drive product, process, and environmental improvements to meet customer and legislative standards, tracking progress against KPIs.
• Report daily to the operations team, supporting problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Liaise with customers/statutory bodies during audits, implementing corrective actions and compiling response reports.
• Manage serious incidents, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Lead crisis management testing and water quality management.
• Actively seek to minimize environmental impact by reducing waste and promoting recycling.
• Measure performance against internal/external standards (e.g., BRC, HACCP), and lead the HACCP team to maintain compliance with HACCP/TACCP/VACCP systems.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Technical/Quality roles within food manufacturing
• Extensive BRC audit experience; ideally with experience establishing BRC standards from the ground up
• HACCP certification required
• Comfortable working independently and in a lean, dynamic environment
• Hands-on, with 60-70% of time spent on the factory floor
• Must be able to commute to the Wallingford area (own vehicle and valid UK driving licence required)
• Proven experience in continuous improvement and a strong operational/business mindset
• Adaptable, collaborative team player, with a passion for building and developing processes from scratch

What's on Offer

• 25+ days holiday, birthday off, plus bank holidays
• Autonomy to shape and create your own impact
• Opportunities for professional growth and development