Technical & Quality Leader - Food Safety & Hygiene

Hain Daniels Group; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Medical benefit

Discount HUB access

Flexible working options

Job summary

Hain Celestial UK, Farmhouse Fare in Clitheroe, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the site’s Technical, Quality and Hygiene functions, driving food safety, quality compliance and customer excellence across the operation.

You will partner with the Site Director and Head of Technical, manage audits, allergen controls and QA teams, and deliver continuous improvements with customers, auditors and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Technical/Quality or Food Safety leadership in food manufacturing.
• Strong customer-facing technical experience.
• Proven experience leading customer audits and technical relationships.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP, Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Experience managing hygiene standards and Hygiene teams.
• Knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Food Safety and HACCP programmes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food legislation and customer requirements.
• Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System.
• Drive compliance against BRCGS Food Safety Standards.
• Oversee allergen management and risk assessment processes.
• Ensure products meet customer, legal and internal quality standards.
• Lead, coach and develop the Technical, QA and Hygiene teams.
• Partner with Operations, NPD and Supply Chain to deliver site improvements.

Skills

Food Safety Leadership

Quality Management

HACCP Knowledge

Customer Audits

Stakeholder Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Food Science

Lead Auditor qualification

Tools

Hamilton Grant

Qadex

Job description

Hain Celestial UK, Farmhouse Fare in Clitheroe, is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the site’s Technical, Quality and Hygiene functions, driving food safety, quality compliance and customer excellence across the operation.

You will partner with the Site Director and Head of Technical, manage audits, allergen controls and QA teams, and deliver continuous improvements with customers, auditors and regulatory bodies.