Senior Technical Manager

Zest Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing business in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced technical professional to lead food safety and quality teams. This role includes ensuring compliance with food legislation and managing audits. Candidates should have experience in technical leadership, strong knowledge of food standards, and be able to develop teams effectively. Relevant qualifications in food science or certifications like HACCP Level 4 are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of customer codes of practice and standards.
• Track record of managing audits and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical, quality, and hygiene teams for food safety standards.
• Ensure effective quality management systems are maintained.
• Manage internal and external audits, completing corrective actions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Knowledge of food legislation

Audit management

Good communication skills

Team development

Education

Food science degree

HACCP Level 4

Lead Auditor certification

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

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.

About the Role

• 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

Relevant qualifications such as a food science degree, HACCP Level 4, Lead Auditor certification, or IOSH Managing Safely would be beneficial.