Technical Lead, Food Manufacturing

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a Technical Lead to enhance their quality management systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with operations and customer technical teams, ensuring adherence to food safety standards and maintaining BRC AA accreditation. You will lead a dedicated team while enjoying a diverse role that combines factory and laboratory responsibilities. With a focus on innovation and career development, this position promises a rewarding experience in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about food safety and quality, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing and quality management is essential.
• Understanding of retailer codes of practice and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive food safety culture and manage quality systems across the site.
• Oversee laboratory operations and quality technologist team.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Quality Assurance

Technical Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

Technical Lead, Food Manufacturing

Location:

Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Description:

This Quality Lead role is at the same level as the Site Manager, meaning technical is on parity with operations – you will all be singing from the same hymn sheet.

This global food business partners with leading manufacturers and the main retailers to provide innovation-led, exciting food products. There’s lots of potential to develop and grow your career in the UK or internationally.

Joining as their Quality Manager, you’ll be instrumental in driving the food safety culture across the factory. As a key member of the technical and quality team and the number one technical lead for this site, you’ll proactively manage relationships with customer technical counterparts. Your confidence and ability will extend to assisting on customer audits and visits, working closely with the Operations team to ensure quality systems and procedures are followed across the site.

We’re looking for experience within a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. A practical understanding of the retailer codes of practice and quality standards will ensure this site keeps its BRC AA accreditation.

This role is varied and broad and you will also be responsible for the team that runs the laboratory, so along with a Quality Technologist reporting in you will enjoy spending time in the factory and the laboratory.

For a confidential discussion and to find out more, please send your CV to Dominic today.

NB. You must be eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.