Technical & Quality Lead - Food Manufacturing

Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner; Milton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Family-owned culture

Job summary

Protea Recruitment Ltd, partnering with a Glasgow-area family-run food manufacturer, seeks a Technical/Quality Manager. The role leads the site’s Technical function and oversees QMS, HACCP, and BRC compliance while supporting NPD and customer specifications.

Ideal candidate has a background in Technical or Quality roles in food manufacturing, with strong HACCP and allergen management knowledge and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical or Quality role in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, allergen management and quality systems.
• Experience in a BRC-accredited environment is 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, customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Produce and manage NPD specifications in line with customer requirements.
• Support supplier approval processes and raw material risk assessments.
• Assist with HACCP reviews and wider food safety initiatives across the site.
• Collaborate with Production and NPD on product trials and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical quality

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

BRC awareness

Allergen management

Education

Food Science/Technical qualification

Tools

QMS

Job description

Protea Recruitment Ltd, partnering with a Glasgow-area family-run food manufacturer, seeks a Technical/Quality Manager. The role leads the site’s Technical function and oversees QMS, HACCP, and BRC compliance while supporting NPD and customer specifications.

Ideal candidate has a background in Technical or Quality roles in food manufacturing, with strong HACCP and allergen management knowledge and a proactive problem-solving attitude.