Senior Technical Manager

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead compliance, quality assurance, and food safety initiatives. The role includes managing customer relationships and collaborating with new product development teams. Candidates must have extensive experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of BRC standards, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in food manufacturing required.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS standards and retailer codes.
• Practical experience with HACCP, VACCP, and auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and compliance.
• Manage relationships with key customers regarding technical matters.
• Collaborate with NPD team on product development and process trials.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Quality assurance

Food safety

Education

Experience in senior technical role within food manufacturing

Job description

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Location: Greater Cumbernauld area

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Overview:

A well-established food manufacturer is looking to appoint a Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical function, ensuring full compliance with BRC standards and customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in food manufacturing and a strong understanding of working with NPD teams and delivering technical support for new product launches.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and compliance across the site
• Ensure continued BRC accreditation and prepare for third-party and customer audits
• Manage relationships with key retail and foodservice customers regarding technical matters
• Collaborate closely with the NPD team on product development and process trials
• Lead the site HACCP team and oversee internal auditing schedules
• Drive continuous improvement of quality systems and standards across departments
• Lead, develop, and mentor the site technical and QA team

Requirements:

• Experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing
• In-depth knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer codes of practice
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Practical experience with HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and internal auditing
• Previous involvement in NPD or process development is highly desirable

For more information about this vacancy, please apply.

We are unable to offer any sponsorship options for this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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