Regional Food Quality Technician-Remote

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd; Hessle; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of food ingredients is seeking a Technical Leader to oversee product and process optimization. This role focuses on driving innovation and operational efficiency while supporting the company's sustainability mission. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with remote work and travel to production sites in France, Poland, and Turkey. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and technical know-how in manufacturing and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills and experience in complex operations.
• Technical knowledge in manufacturing flows and safety standards.
• Fluency in English and ability to communicate with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the validation of new product specifications and manufacturing methods.
• Oversee costing and bill-of-materials development for new product lines.
• Lead industrial development initiatives focusing on technology and process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Advanced education or equivalent hands-on expertise in industrial processes

Job description

THE COMPANY:

Our client is a leading global supplier of food ingredients. Working for this leading organization means being part of an innovative and dynamic company that is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to sustainability, they offer employees the opportunity to work for a company that is making a positive impact on the environment.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is a career-defining chance for an innovative technical leader to shape manufacturing excellence on an international scale. You will champion product and process optimization, build resilient supplier partnerships, and spearhead projects that elevate quality, safety, and operational efficiency across a global supply network.

This is a maternity leave coverage (12 month fixed term contract) offering remote, home-based work but with regular travel to production sites in France, Poland, and Turkey.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position places you at the heart of technical innovation and supply-chain growth. Your contributions will not only strengthen production capabilities and broaden sourcing strategies but also directly support the company's mission to deliver consistent quality, develop its people, and ensure long-term business success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive the validation of new product specifications and manufacturing methods, ensuring smooth industrial trials in collaboration with R&D teams.
• Oversee costing and bill-of-materials development for new product lines while optimizing existing processes for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Guide the design and commissioning of new equipment, and fine-tune freeze-drying recipes, packaging concepts, and production cycles.
• Lead industrial development initiatives, introducing cutting-edge technologies and process improvements that enhance hygiene, safety, and product authenticity.
• Serve as a key member of the HACCP team, safeguarding food safety and compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a technical bridge between internal stakeholders—production, quality, maintenance, logistics, commercial—and external partners, from suppliers to customers.

EXPERIENCE:

Advanced education or equivalent hands-on expertise in industrial processes, engineering, or related technical fields, combined with strong project-management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven knowledge of manufacturing flows, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, ideally within complex, multi-site operations.
• Technical know-how along with strong project management skills.
• A creative and dynamic mindset, with the autonomy and adaptability to thrive in fast-moving environments.
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate confidently across international teams and cultures