Technical Manager

The People Co. / Assure Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique dans le secteur de la fabrication alimentaire recherche un Manager Technique pour superviser la qualité et la sécurité alimentaire. Vous dirigez une équipe dédiée, gérez les normes SALSA et BRCGS, et jouez un rôle clé dans l'amélioration continue. Ce poste requiert une expertise en microbiologie, HACCP et gestion de la qualité, offrant une influence réelle dans un environnement de travail collaboratif et en pleine croissance.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle de sécurité alimentaire ou technique en fabrication alimentaire.
• Niveaux de sécurité alimentaire 3 ou 4, HACCP 3 ou 4 requis.
• Gestion d'une équipe technique/QA expérimentée.

Responsibilities

• Diriger et gérer la fonction technique, assurer la conformité aux normes de sécurité alimentaire.
• Maintenir et faire évoluer le système de gestion de la qualité sur le site.
• Agir en tant que leader dans les audits et pour les recommandations de certification.

Skills

Microbiology

Quality Management Systems

HACCP

Food Safety Legislation

Planning and Project Management

Communication

Education

Higher education qualification in food or science-related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-paced food manufacturing business supplying high-quality prepared products to the hospitality industry. Known for its artisan approach and agile service model, the business is focused on quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the food produced is safe, legal and meets the highest standards of quality. Reporting to the Factory Manager and working closely with the Group Technical Director, you will lead the Quality and Food Safety agenda at site level. This includes maintaining the Quality Management System, managing audits and accreditations, and overseeing the site’s transition from SALSA to BRCGS standards.

You will lead and develop a small QA team and act as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers and external bodies. This role offers real influence and autonomy in a growing business where your input will directly shape technical standards and processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and manage the site technical function, ensuring compliance with food safety, quality and legal standards.
• Maintain and evolve the site’s Quality Management System, including HACCP and internal audit programmes.
• Drive site readiness from SALSA accreditation towards BRCGS certification.
• Act as HACCP Team Leader and primary point of contact for all audits (customer, EHO, 3rd party).
• Investigate customer complaints, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier approvals, raw material risk assessments and product specifications.
• Manage and develop a small QA team, ensuring sufficient technical cover across all shifts.
• Monitor and report on Technical KPIs, including micro testing, complaints, audit scores and site compliance.
• Provide technical input to NPD, Production and Sales to support new product launches and continuous improvement.
• Promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.

Person Profile

• Higher education qualification in a food or science-related discipline
• Previous experience in a Technical/Food Safety role within food manufacturing (ideally high care or high risk)
• Food Safety Level 3 or 4, HACCP Level 3 or 4, and trained internal auditor
• Experience managing a technical/QA team
• Strong working knowledge of SALSA standards and exposure to BRCGS
• Strong knowledge of microbiology, QMS, HACCP, and food safety legislation
• Highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with excellent planning and project management skills
• Confident communicator across all levels, from operatives to senior leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

REF: PR/013122

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