Technical & Quality Leader for New Food Site

D R Newitt Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is partnering with a leading Kent food producer to recruit an experienced Technical Manager for a new site. The role will own the Technical, Quality and Food Safety functions, ensuring product integrity, compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will drive continuous improvement, embed a strong food safety culture, lead audits, and collaborate across teams to enhance technical processes and supplier governance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a Technical or Quality role within food manufacturing or fresh produce.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, BRCGS and major retailer standards.
• HACCP Level 3 qualification, with Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor training.
• Experience leading technical teams and influencing stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills.
• Proactive, hands-on leader capable of driving improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, maintain and develop Food Safety, Quality and Product Integrity Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, legal requirements and codes of practice.
• Lead audits and close-out actions with internal, external and customer teams.
• Manage HACCP, TACCP and internal audit programmes.
• Build relationships with customer technical teams and manage visits.
• Oversee testing schedules, supplier due diligence and document control.
• Manage customer complaints and corrective actions.
• Support product traceability, withdrawals and recalls.
• Drive continuous improvement and a quality-led culture at the site.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

HACCP Level 3

Job description

D R Newitt Recruitment is partnering with a leading Kent food producer to recruit an experienced Technical Manager for a new site. The role will own the Technical, Quality and Food Safety functions, ensuring product integrity, compliance and customer satisfaction.

You will drive continuous improvement, embed a strong food safety culture, lead audits, and collaborate across teams to enhance technical processes and supplier governance.