Technical Manager - Food & Dairy Manufacturing Quality Lead

RE Resource Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Health & Wellbeing Cashback

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RE Resource Group is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the Technical and Laboratory functions in a food manufacturing environment. You will own food safety, quality systems, HACCP and BRCGS alignment, while guiding audits and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, an ability to challenge standards constructively, and a hands-on approach to develop your team. Based in the Tewkesbury area, it offers a permanent, full-time position with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong technical management experience within food manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality systems, HACCP and BRCGS.
• Experience managing audits, compliance and technical standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Confident communication skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to influence, challenge and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience within dairy, chilled or high-risk food manufacturing would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical and Laboratory functions within an established food manufacturing business.
• Drive food safety, quality culture and BRCGS standards across the site.
• Oversee audits, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and support a high-performing technical team and foster hands-on leadership.

Skills

Technical leadership

Food safety knowledge

Quality systems

Audits & compliance

Team development

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

RE Resource Group is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the Technical and Laboratory functions in a food manufacturing environment. You will own food safety, quality systems, HACCP and BRCGS alignment, while guiding audits and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, an ability to challenge standards constructively, and a hands-on approach to develop your team. Based in the Tewkesbury area, it offers a permanent, full-time position with 40 hours per week.