Technical and Quality Manager - food manufacturing

b3 jobs Ltd; Brackley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SME ambient food manufacturer is seeking a Technical and Quality Manager to ensure food safety and quality standards. The successful candidate will manage audits, allergen assessments, and advise on product specifications. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development. Join a passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Healthcare Cashback Scheme

Life Assurance x 2 salary

Qualifications

• Strong technical and quality experience in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of customer codes of practice (e.g., Tesco, Lidl).
• Proven background in BRC and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and quality aspects ensuring food safety meets standards.
• Act as BRC audit lead and prepare for audits.
• Conduct risk reviews and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Technical experience in food manufacturing

Quality management

Cost control

Knowledge of major customer codes

Audit skills

Allergen management

Education

Level 4 Food Hygiene

HACCP training

Job description

Technical and Quality Manager

This company is an SME ambient food manufacturer with many loved brands and food products. They have successfully partnered with well-known companies and retailers. The company are ambitious and driven and love working with people that share their passion for excellence and innovation.

About the Technical and Quality Manager job

• Your role is to lead all technical and quality aspects, making sure food safety meets company standards.
• You will be the BRC audit lead by following a food safety strategy, ensuring the company is always audit ready. You shall conduct risk reviews, prepare for audits, and ensure accurate documentation is always recorded.
• Handle allergen and risk assessments, environmental and product testing, threat assessments and ensure new risks are addressed via HACCP.
• Advise on NPD labelling, shelf life, and pack copy for new products as well as attending first productions.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have strong technical and quality experience in food manufacturing, cost control, and knowledge of major customer codes of practice (e.g., Tesco, Lidl etc).
• You shall be skilled in audits and certifications, with proven background in BRC, allergen management, and ideally holding or working at Level 4 Food Hygiene and HACCP.

More details

The Technical and Quality Manager job (ref:8911) is paying GBP45,000 - GBP55,000 according to your experience.

The working week is Monday to Friday between the hours of 08:30am 05:00pm Staggered start and finishing times are available. Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Healthcare Cashback Scheme and Life Assurance x 2 salary.

The site is Brackley, commutable from Oxford, Bicester, Rugby, Northampton, Banbury, Kidlington, Milton Keynes Stratford-upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Witney (Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire).

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