Site Technical Manager: Food Safety & Quality Leader

Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) UK; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FBC UK is hiring a Site Technical Manager at our Dorset bakery. Reporting into the Head of Industrial Quality, you will own Food Safety & Quality across the site, with full accountability for hygiene, quality assurance, and product integrity.

You will lead audits, drive CAPA and continuous improvement, support new product launches, and develop the FS&Q team as part of the Plant Leadership Team. This on-site role offers a collaborative culture across eight bakeries and bold growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Technical Management role within FMCG manufacturing.
• Experience supplying UK retailer private label products.
• Strong experience leading UK retailer, certification, and regulatory audits and site visits.
• Demonstrated success in developing, coaching, and upskilling technical and operational teams.
• Experience supporting product innovation, trials, and new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Owns the site Food Safety & Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with Group standards, legislation, and customer requirements.
• Implements and cascades FS&Q policies, procedures, and best practices across the site.
• Leads HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and pest control programmes to maintain a safe and compliant manufacturing environment.
• Oversees internal and external audits, inspections, monitoring, and testing activities.
• Reviews FS&Q KPIs, driving corrective actions, continuous improvement, and strong food safety culture.
• Supports equipment commissioning and product launches, ensuring risks are identified and controlled from first production.

Skills

FMCG management

Food Safety

Audit leadership

Regulatory audits

Team development

Job description

FBC UK is hiring a Site Technical Manager at our Dorset bakery. Reporting into the Head of Industrial Quality, you will own Food Safety & Quality across the site, with full accountability for hygiene, quality assurance, and product integrity.

You will lead audits, drive CAPA and continuous improvement, support new product launches, and develop the FS&Q team as part of the Plant Leadership Team. This on-site role offers a collaborative culture across eight bakeries and bold growth opportunities.