Technical Manager: Food Safety & Quality Leader

Avara Foods; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee strategic leadership and quality management at their Wednesbury site. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, leading a team of quality managers, and managing customer and regulatory audits. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong leadership experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Benefits include 33 days holiday, pension, life insurance, and various lifestyle perks.

Benefits

33 Days Holiday

6% Pension

Life Insurance

Lifestyle benefits and shopping perks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with BRCGS or ISO standards.
• Current full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear strategic direction for the site Technical function.
• Lead, coach and develop the Lead Quality Manager.
• Ensure consistent application of HR processes.
• Promote a strong Food Safety & Quality Culture.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solving ability

Education

Food-related HND (or equivalent)

Intermediate Food Safety (Level 3)

Intermediate HACCP (Level 3)

Internal auditing qualification

Tools

BRCGS standards

ISO 9001/9000 standards

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee strategic leadership and quality management at their Wednesbury site. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, leading a team of quality managers, and managing customer and regulatory audits. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications, strong leadership experience, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Benefits include 33 days holiday, pension, life insurance, and various lifestyle perks.