Technical Manager – Food Quality & Compliance (Maternity Cover)

Rondanini UK; Stretford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Extra Holidays

Wellness day

Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Support

Product Tasting

Team Socials

Job summary

Rondanini UK, a Trafford Park food manufacturer, seeks an experienced Technical Manager for maternity cover. The role leads food safety and quality, owns the Quality Management System, maintains BRC certification, and drives continuous improvement across technical standards.

You will work with senior management to ensure products and processes meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role requires leadership, audits experience, supplier management, and a 40-hour week,

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in technical/quality roles within FMCG
• Strong knowledge of BRC Storage & Distribution and BRC Food Manufacturing standards
• Experience leading internal and external audits and customer audits
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and drive improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System to ensure full implementation and compliance
• Maintain site BRC certification and lead in external site visits and audits
• Oversee HACCP, TACCP, VACCP systems and implement robust food safety controls
• Investigate non-conformances, drive effective corrective actions and lessons learned
• Develop and mentor technical and production teams to foster a strong quality culture
• Provide leadership across Technical and Production staff, including training and performance management
• Ensure site compliance with food safety legislation and retailer standards
• Manage supplier approvals and ongoing performance to regulatory standards
• Support technical strategy and manage budgets and projects
• Oversee specifications, documentation, trials and process validations for product development

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Audits

Supplier management

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

Job description

Rondanini UK, a Trafford Park food manufacturer, seeks an experienced Technical Manager for maternity cover. The role leads food safety and quality, owns the Quality Management System, maintains BRC certification, and drives continuous improvement across technical standards.

You will work with senior management to ensure products and processes meet the highest safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role requires leadership, audits experience, supplier management, and a 40-hour week,