Technical Sales Manager

Escape; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturing company in Lochgelly, Scotland, is seeking an experienced Technical Services Manager to oversee product safety, quality, and compliance. This full-time, on-site role involves managing the Quality Management System, leading audits, and developing the technical team. Candidates should have a strong background in FMCG manufacturing and knowledge of relevant standards. This key position offers significant influence and the opportunity for real ownership in the business.

Qualifications

• Strong technical management background within FMCG manufacturing.
• Sound knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and UK legislation.
• Experience leading audits and dealing directly with customers.
• Confident people manager who leads from the front.
• Practical, hands on and comfortable in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS and HACCP.
• Lead internal audits and site readiness for external audits.
• Ensure compliance with UK and EU legislation.
• Own HACCP, risk assessments and product safety controls.
• Manage specifications for raw materials and finished products.
• Handle customer complaints and drive corrective actions.
• Lead and develop the technical team.
• Deliver product safety and quality training.
• Work with production on quality improvements.

Skills

Technical management background

Knowledge of BRCGS

Experience leading audits

People management

Hands-on experience

Job description

Technical Services Manager - Fife

FMCG Manufacturing

Full time, on-site role

An established FMCG manufacturer is looking for an experienced Technical Services Manager to take full ownership of product safety, quality and technical compliance across the site. This is a senior role with year round responsibility, leading the technical function and acting as the main point of contact for customers, auditors and suppliers.

What you will be doing

• Managing and improving the Quality Management System in line with BRCGS, HACCP and relevant standards
• Leading internal audits and site readiness for external and customer audits
• Ensuring compliance with UK and EU legislation and customer codes of practice
• Owning HACCP, risk assessments and product safety controls
• Managing specifications for raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Handling customer complaints and driving corrective actions
• Leading, coaching and developing the technical team
• Delivering product safety and quality training across the site
• Working closely with production and NPD on quality improvements and new products

What we are looking for

• Strong technical management background within FMCG manufacturing
• Sound knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and UK legislation
• Experience leading audits and dealing directly with customers
• Confident people manager who leads from the front
• Practical, hands on and comfortable in a fast paced environment

This is a key role for someone who wants real ownership and influence within an FMCG manufacturing business.