Technical and Quality Manager

Corvin Fox; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Corvin Fox Ltd. is seeking a Technical and Quality Manager in Bury, Lancashire. This role will own the technical and quality function, guiding standards and driving improvements across the operation, with significant engagement with retailers and group colleagues.

You will lead a small team, shape the technical agenda, support new product launches, and work closely with site leadership on production, operations and NPD. A strong background in food manufacturing and HACCP/BRC is essential.

Qualifications

• Technical or quality experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience directing and developing a team.
• Knowledge of BRC audits and HACCP.
• Understanding of specifications, labelling, allergens and product integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical and quality function and drive improvements.
• Strengthen standards and implement practical system enhancements.
• Collaborate with site leadership across production, operations and NPD.
• Manage two direct reports and develop the team’s skills.
• Engage with major retailer technical teams and share knowledge across the group.

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality management

HACCP knowledge

BRC audits

Labelling & packaging

Job description

Technical and Quality Manager

Bury, Lancashire

Up to £48,000 per annum

Monday–Friday | Predominantly site-based

Own the technical agenda and help shape a growing food business.

Looking for a role where your expertise influences outcomes and you can see the impact of your work?

Join a well‑known food manufacturer with a strong regional heritage and established relationships across major UK retailers and foodservice. With ambitions to nearly double turnover, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the technical function as the business expands.

You’ll take ownership of the technical and quality function, with the opportunity to:

• Make your mark: Build on existing systems and use your experience to strengthen standards, with scope to make practical improvements.
• Support business growth: Play a key part in new product launches and expansion into additional product categories, broadening your experience along the way.
• Have your voice heard: Work closely with site leadership, working closely across production, operations and NPD.
• Spearhead and develop your team: Manage two direct reports, helping them build their skills while shaping how the function works.
• Build valuable connections: Work with major retailer technical teams and share knowledge with technical colleagues across the wider group.

This is a chance to see your ideas put into practice and help an established business take its next step.

The Business

This established food manufacturer supplies major UK retailers, foodservice customers and independent businesses. They are a small business but part of a wider group with a strong, market leading brand presence.

With new leadership in place and strong growth plans, it is strengthening its management structure and developing its product range.

They have an established core range and new products in development provide a strong platform for further growth.

What You’ll Need

To be successful in this Technical and Quality Manager role you will have

• Technical or quality experience in food manufacturing, including directing and developing a team.
• Experience of BRC audits, HACCP and food safety management systems.
• Knowledge of specifications, labelling, allergens, packaging and product integrity.
• Experience handling customer complaints and working with retailer or customer technical teams.

Corvin Fox is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply.

Whilst we aim to respond to all applicants, there are times where this is not possible due to the high number of applicants we receive. If you haven’t heard back from us within 10 working days of your application, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.