Senior Technical Leader — Food Safety & Quality

In The News; North East; Sur place; GBP 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

In The News is seeking an experienced Head of Technical to lead the technical function at a busy fresh food production site in the Teesside area. You will drive food safety, quality and compliance across operations, working with senior stakeholders to embed a strong culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead a technical team, manage audits, maintain QMS in line with BRCGS and retailer standards, and shape the site’s strategic direction on safety, legality and product quality for future

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading Technical/Quality in food manufacturing.
• Proven track record in audits and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS and food legislation.

Responsabilités

• Set strategic direction for food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and improve the site's QMS to meet BRCGS and retailer standards.
• Lead and develop the Technical team through coaching and succession planning.
• Manage audits from customers, regulators and certification bodies.
• Collaborate with Operations, NPD, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain.
• Respond to food safety incidents, recalls and risk management.

Connaissances

Leadership

Food safety leadership

HACCP

BRCGS knowledge

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

In The News is seeking an experienced Head of Technical to lead the technical function at a busy fresh food production site in the Teesside area. You will drive food safety, quality and compliance across operations, working with senior stakeholders to embed a strong culture of continuous improvement.

You will lead a technical team, manage audits, maintain QMS in line with BRCGS and retailer standards, and shape the site’s strategic direction on safety, legality and product quality for future