Technical Manager

Zest; Bierton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Technical Manager/Senior QA Manager to lead the factory's technical function. In this key position, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance while promoting continuous improvement across teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in food manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and relevant qualifications in Food Science. This role is significant for audits and customer relationships, contributing to business growth and authenticity.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of UK retailer Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of BRCGS and other third-party audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical operations and ensuring robust systems for quality, food safety, legality, and brand integrity.
• Champion a positive food safety and quality culture across departments.
• Manage, coach, and develop the factory technical team.
• Collaborate with wider business functions to share best practices.
• Lead investigations and non-conformance management.

Skills

Strong communication

Influencing skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

An opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager/ Senior QA Manager to lead the factory technical function within a grounded food manufacturing business. This is a key position with responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement across stakeholders and teams on the site. You\'ll also play a visible role in audits, customer relationships, and deliver initiatives that support business growth and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Leading technical operations, ensuring robust systems for quality, food safety, legality, and brand integrity.
• Champion a positive food safety and quality culture across all departments.
• Manage, coach, and develop the factory technical team, embedding strong leadership, succession planning, and performance management.
• Deputise for senior management.
• Collaborate with wider business functions to share best practice and deliver strategic projects.
• Lead investigations, non-conformance management, implementation to maintain continuous improvement.

About You

You\'re an experienced technical manager or progressive QA Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and the credibility to influence quality and food and quality standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline.
• Proven track record in a senior technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of UK retailer Codes of Practice.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of BRCGS and other third-party audit standards.
• Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.

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