Senior Technical Manager

Zest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the City of London is seeking a technical professional to lead food safety, quality, hygiene, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, strong knowledge of food legislation, and a track record of managing audits. This role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior teams and regulatory bodies. A food science degree and HACCP Level 4 are preferred qualifications. The position is a full-time role offering an engaging and responsible environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading food safety and quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of BRC or equivalent standards.
• A proven track record in maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality and hygiene teams for food safety standards.
• Ensure effective quality management and continual improvement.
• Manage audits and performance metrics.

Skills

Technical leadership in food manufacturing

Knowledge of food legislation

Managing audits

Good communication skills

Team development

Education

Food science degree

HACCP Level 4

Lead Auditor certification

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

About the Role

We are working with a food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced technical professional. This role will be responsible for leading food safety, quality, hygiene, and compliance on site, ensuring that products meet legal, customer, and internal standards.

This position provides the opportunity to work closely with senior teams, customers, and regulatory bodies. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading technical, quality, and hygiene teams to deliver strong food safety and quality standards.
• Ensuring quality management systems are effective, maintained, and continually improved.
• Managing internal and external audits, with timely completion of corrective actions.
• Monitoring performance metrics and using data to support improvement plans.
• Ensuring effective systems for hygiene and pest control are in place and managed proactively.
• Presenting technical performance in senior meetings and supporting wider business decisions.

We are interested in hearing from Technical professionals with:

• Experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of food legislation, customer codes of practice, and BRC or equivalent standards.
• A track record of managing audits and maintaining high levels of compliance.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively at different levels.
• Experience in developing teams and supporting skill growth.
• Relevant qualifications such as a food science degree, HACCP Level 4, Lead Auditor certification, or IOSH Managing Safely would be beneficial.

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