Technical Manager - Food Safety & Quality Leader

In The News; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Influential leadership role

Work with major customers

Job summary

In The News in London seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop the site technical function, champion food safety and BRC compliance, and guide continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

You will head QA, quality management, process and hygiene, ensuring products meet safety and regulatory standards while driving improvement initiatives and supporting business growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related subject; Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 essential.
• Internal Auditor training essential.
• Experience in food manufacturing with QA/Technical functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Department including QA, Quality Management, Process and Hygiene functions.
• Maintain and improve food safety management systems, HACCP and BRC compliance; drive root cause analysis.
• Drive site Quality KPIs and collaborate with wider teams to improve performance year on year.
• Lead internal, customer and third‑party audits and manage non-conformances with CAPA.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

HACCP Level 3

Internal Auditor training

BRC Knowledge

Education

Degree in Food Science or related subject

Job description

In The News in London seeks an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop the site technical function, champion food safety and BRC compliance, and guide continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

You will head QA, quality management, process and hygiene, ensuring products meet safety and regulatory standards while driving improvement initiatives and supporting business growth.