Technical Manager - Food

This is Alexander Faraday Limited; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Faraday Limited is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead quality, compliance and food safety in a high-care fresh foods environment. You will drive technical strategy, manage customer relationships and oversee continuous improvement across QA processes.

The role requires extensive auditing experience (5–10 years) in the food manufacturing sector, with familiarity in BRC audits and HACCP controls.

Qualifications

• Experience as quality assurance manager in food manufacturing.
• 5-10 years auditing experience (announced and unannounced).
• Experience with BRC audits and HACCP controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality, compliance and food safety standards in a high-care fresh foods environment.
• Drive technical strategy and continuously improve quality processes.
• Set up and monitor BRC controls and BRCGS Version 9 Audit readiness.
• Develop and maintain a robust auditing programme to meet BRC requirements.
• Lead and chair Health & Safety Committee and meetings.
• Adhere to KPI reporting on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Build strong relationships with auditors and stakeholders.

Skills

QA management

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager within the fresh food manufacturing industry, to lead quality, compliance and food safety standards within a high-care fresh food environment. You will play a pivotal role in driving technical strategy, managing customer relationships.

Main Responsibilities

• Experience in BRC Audits
• Lead quality, compliance, and food safety standards
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Working with and setting up HACCP controls, BRC controls and BRCGS Version 9 Audit
• Continuous improvement of quality standards & processes by means of improvement plans
• Adhere to and report on weekly and monthly KPI's
• Develop and maintain a robust auditing programme that continues to meet the requirements set by BRC
• Lead company's Health & Safety Committee & Chair H&S Meeting

Requirements

• Background in technical, QA role, quality assurance manager within food manufacturing industry
• Good experience within the Food Manufacturing industry and fresh foods
• 5 - 10 years experience in both announced and unannounced audits
• Building relationships with stakeholders and auditors

Our client offers a good benefits package