Technical Manager

Sofina Foods Europe; Livingston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Technical Manager at Livingston to own food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance and customer standards across the operation. You will lead the Technical and Hygiene teams and partner with Waitrose to uphold premium retailer expectations.

This hands-on leadership role is based onsite five days a week in Livingston and requires experience in high-care environments, strong HACCP knowledge, and proven ability to drive change and continuous improvement on the shop

Qualifications

• Experience as Technical Manager or senior technical role in food manufacturing.
• Experience in high-care or high-risk production environments.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, BRCGS and customer standards.
• Experience managing customer relationships and external audits.
• Track record of delivering change and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Building a culture where food safety and quality are owned by everyone.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Technical and Hygiene teams.
• Maintaining food safety, legal, quality and customer standards through effective daily controls.
• Building a trusted technical partnership with Waitrose and delivering the standards expected by a premium retailer.
• Leading customer, third-party and regulatory audits and maintaining inspection readiness.
• Using data, trends and performance measures to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting change and improvement initiatives while protecting product quality and food safety.

Skills

Technical leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Audits

Regulatory compliance

Education

Food Science degree

Tools

BRCGS

Job description

Summary

Drive quality culture and technical excellence at our premium seafood site

Additional Benefits

Car Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance

The Role

Our new Technical Manager will play a key role within the Livingston site leadership team, taking ownership of food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance and customer standards across the operation.

Working closely with our long-standing customer partner, Waitrose, you’ll lead the Technical and Hygiene teams, build a proactive quality culture and support the site through change, continuous improvement and growth. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, suited to an experienced food manufacturing professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and making a visible difference on the shop floor.

This role is based 5 days a week onsite in Livingston.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Building a culture where food safety and quality are owned by everyone.
• Leading, coaching and developing the Technical and Hygiene teams.
• Maintaining food safety, legal, quality and customer standards through effective daily controls.
• Building a trusted technical partnership with Waitrose and delivering the standards expected by a premium retailer.
• Leading customer, third-party and regulatory audits and maintaining inspection readiness.
• Using data, trends and performance measures to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting change and improvement initiatives while protecting product quality and food safety.

The Ideal Candidate

You Will Be An Experienced Technical Professional With The Credibility To Influence At All Levels And a Practical Approach To Quality Leadership. You’ll Ideally Bring

• Experience in a Technical Manager or senior technical role within food manufacturing.
• Experience in a high-care or high-risk production environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, BRCGS and customer standards.
• Experience managing customer relationships and external audits.
• A track record of delivering change and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Seafood experience is advantageous, although other protein or highly regulated food manufacturing experience will be considered.

Why Sofina Foods?

This is an opportunity to make a real impact at a premium seafood site, working with an established retail partner and a team that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to shape technical culture, develop your team and play a key role in the site's future growth.

Company Information

Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Livingston, West Lothian

Hours of Work

Full-time

Company

Sofina Foods

Country Code

GB