Senior Technical Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturer in the Greater Cumbernauld area seeks a Senior Technical Manager to oversee food safety, quality assurance, and compliance. This role involves leading technical functions, mentoring a team, and ensuring adherence to BRC standards while collaborating with the NPD team on new product launches.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior technical role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRCGS standards and codes of practice.
• Practical experience with HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, and internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of food safety, quality assurance, and compliance.
• Manage BRC accreditation and prepare for audits.
• Collaborate with NPD team on product development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Education

Relevant Degree in Food Science or related field

Job description

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.

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