Site Technical Manager

Zest; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Technical Manager to lead the Quality and Food Safety agenda. In this pivotal role, you will develop the technical team, manage compliance with HACCP and BRCGS standards, and ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a relevant degree. Competitive compensation and a focus on professional growth await you.

Benefits

Supportive environment for professional growth

Opportunity to shape site standards

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems role in food manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience of leading customer audits and maintaining BRCGS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the site Technical Team for food safety and quality.
• Manage all technical compliance requirements including audits.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances with corrective actions.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of HACCP (Level 4)

Food Safety (Level 4)

Excellent leadership skills

Communication skills

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

Relevant food science degree (or equivalent experience)

Job description

An established food manufacturer are looking for Site Technical Manager to lead the Quality and Food Safety agenda.

An opportunity for proven technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys developing people, systems, and standards.

The Role

• Lead and develop the site Technical Team to deliver outstanding food safety and quality performance.
• Champion a positive food safety culture through visible leadership and engagement across the site.
• Manage all technical compliance requirements including HACCP, internal audits, and customer and third-party audits.
• Ensure all product, process, and system standards meet both customer and legislative expectations.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances using root cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to deliver continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and cost control.
• Act as the key technical contact for major retail customers, ensuring full compliance with their codes of practice.

About You

• Experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems role within the food manufacturing industry (chilled or fresh food experience advantageous).
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP (Level 4), Food Safety (Level 4), and internal auditing.
• Demonstrable experience of leading customer audits and maintaining BRCGS compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and driving site improvements.
• A relevant food science or related degree (or equivalent practical experience).

Why Apply?

• A key leadership position within a respected food manufacturing site.
• Opportunity to shape and develop site standards and the technical team.
• A supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Technical Manager or a Senior QA/Technical professional ready to take the next step, get in touch!