Technical Manager

Abp Food Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Internal Training Programmes

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABP Penston site in Glasgow, Scotland, is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the site's Quality and Systems teams, drive food safety, legality, and compliance with BRCGS and customer standards.

You will own the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, oversee audits, non-conformances, and continuous improvement, and partner with cross-functional teams to protect product integrity and support business targets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading QA and systems teams in a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and BRCGS standards.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead site Quality and Systems teams with clear objectives and accountability.
• Own and manage the site Food Safety and Quality Management Systems; ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Food safety

Quality management

Leadership & people development

Auditing & compliance

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technical

Job description

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.

Role Purpose:

The Technical Manager is responsible for, ensuring food safety, legality, quality, and compliance with BRCGS, legal, customer, and group standards. The role leads the factory QA management and systems teams, drives continuous improvement, and embeds a strong food safety culture while protecting the integrity of products, customers, and brands.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Development

Lead, develop, and motivate the site Quality and Systems teams with clear objectives and accountability

Coach and develop direct reports, supporting succession planning and capability development

Act as a technical leader on site, setting and maintaining high standards

Deputise for the Head of Technical and provide management cover across the technical function

Food Safety, Quality & Compliance

Own and manage the site Food Safety and Quality Management Systems

Ensure compliance with legal requirements, BRCGS standards, customer and group codes of practice

Maintain audit readiness across HACCP, CCPs, allergen control, GMP and hygiene

Ensure product, customer, and brand integrity is maintained at all times

Ensure strong process controls are in place to deliver on Food Safety, integrity and Product Quality.

Factory systems

Drive the effectiveness, integrity and performance of the Technical elements of the factory Systems.

The role will ensure robust data integrity, strong process control and continuous improvement to support food safety, compliance, operational efficiency and right-first-time execution.

Audits, Customers & External Stakeholders

Lead and host customer, third-party, and regulatory audits

Ensure timely close-out of non-conformances and corrective actions

Support and lead customer visits, technical presentations, and meetings

Complete gap analysis against customer codes of practice and legislation

Develop and grow customer relationships, gaining confidence and trust.

Non-Conformance & Continuous Improvement

Provide governance across the site on food safety, integrity and quality standards.

Trend data, investigate adverse trends and communicate site performance to the senior management team and their teams.

Ensure non -conformances and customer complaints are investigated, root caused and closed out in a effective and timely manner.

Drive effective root cause analysis and corrective action plans

Implement continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer and business targets

Supplier & Raw Material Assurance

Work collaboratively with the raw materials team to ensure all customer and 3rd party requirements are being meat such as supply chain maps and relevant foods safety, quality and integrity checks are being completed at intake.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Production, NPD, Engineering and Supply Chain teams

Provide technical input into change management and new product launches ensuring all customer, 3rd party and legal requirements are met.

The role and department will signoff new product acceptance into the factory.

Food Safety Culture & Training

Lead and develop a positive food safety culture across the site

Deliver and support food safety, quality, and GMP training and awareness campaigns.

Increase awareness of behaviours and factors that can compromise food safety

Operational Flexibility

Provide technical leadership outside normal working hours when required

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends on an ad-hoc or planned basis

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes.
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free fruit

Technical Manager • Glasgow City, Scotland, GB