Technical & Quality Lead – Food Manufacturing

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead technical function

Development opportunities

Autonomy

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established family-owned food manufacturer in the Glasgow area to recruit a Technical / Quality Manager. You will take ownership of the site's Technical function and manage specifications, supporting NPD activities.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, with exposure across Production, NPD and senior leadership to maintain food safety, quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement and supplier oversight.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical or Quality role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, allergens and quality systems.
• Experience in a BRC-accredited environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead internal audits, GMP inspections, and BRC compliance activities.
• Manage customer specifications, artwork approvals, and technical documentation.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Support NPD specifications and supplier approval processes.

Skills

Technical/Quality experience

HACCP knowledge

Food safety & compliance

Allergen management

BRC familiarity

Education

Food Science / Technical qualification

Tools

QMS software

Job description

Protea Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a well-established family-owned food manufacturer in the Glasgow area to recruit a Technical / Quality Manager. You will take ownership of the site's Technical function and manage specifications, supporting NPD activities.

The role offers hands-on responsibility, with exposure across Production, NPD and senior leadership to maintain food safety, quality and compliance while driving continuous improvement and supplier oversight.