Supplier Technical Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business seeks a Supplier Technical Manager to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and lead technical operations in North Lincolnshire. This permanent role involves managing quality assurance, supplier audits, and technical teams to maintain food safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Over 8 years experience in a technical or regulatory management role in food industry.
• Familiar with HACCP, FDA, IFS, BRC standards.
• Experience in chilled food production and short shelf-life products.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier technical operations, ensuring adherence to food safety systems.
• Manage audits and technical relationships with suppliers.
• Resolve technical and quality issues effectively.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Audit Management

Quality Assurance

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

BSc in Food Science

Microbiology

Job description

Job Description

Supplier Technical Manager

Are you an experienced technical manager with vast internal and external auditing experience within the food industry?

Do you have a proven track record of maintaining the highest of food regulatory standards?

Are you experienced in ensuring your suppliers meet all regulations required within retail and BRC?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a leading food business on the search for a Supplier Technical Manager. This is a perm role based in North Lincolnshire.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the supplier technical operations of the company, including managing quality and food safety.
• Ensuring food safety management systems, such as HACCP, IFS, FSSC and BRC are being adhered to.
• Manage customer and supplier technical audits and relationships.
• Manage the resolution of technical and quality issues, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Deliver key solutions for the Quality agenda.
• Lead a high performing technical team.

What We're Looking For:

• BSc in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a technical or regulatory management role within the food and drinks industry for 8+ years.
• Knowledge of HACCP, FDA, IFS, BRC, and other food safety management systems including customer (retailer) standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience within chilled food production and can relate to the planned operational processes.
• Short shelf-life experience.

Salary – Up to £60k + benefits.

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.