Technical Supervisor

SmithCarey Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A British dairy manufacturer is seeking a Technical Supervisor to oversee daily food safety and quality. This role requires a degree in Food Science and 2-3 years of experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include maintaining QMS and HACCP standards, leading audits, and ensuring product quality. The position is factory-based, based in Wincanton, Somerset, with a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ technical experience in food manufacturing required.
• Ready to step up from Technical Assistant/Coordinator or already a Technical Supervisor.
• Sound knowledge of HACCP and BRCGS standards.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard product quality through the site QMS and HACCP.
• Maintain supplier assurance and food safety systems.
• Drive continuous improvement and complaint reduction.

Skills

HACCP

Quality Management Systems (QMS)

Supplier Auditing

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Education

Degree in Food Science or similar

Job description

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TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR – DAIRY

Wincanton, Somerset

The company

Proudly British and artisan in scale, our client uses only British milk and high-quality ingredients to craft dairy products that families trust. They’re committed to animal welfare, sustainability, and strong partnerships with staff, suppliers, and customers.

The role

With strong UK growth ahead, our client is adding a hands-on Technical Supervisor to own day-to-day food safety and quality across the site.

You will:

• Safeguard product quality through the site QMS and HACCP.
• Maintain and develop supplier assurance and food safety systems.
• Lead/host internal, supplier and third-party/BRCGS audits (with support).
• Drive continuous improvement, CAPA and complaint/incident reduction.
• Support risk assessment, traceability and crisis management when required.
• Champion best practice on the factory floor and coach colleagues.

This is a factory-based role.

About you

• Degree (Food Science or similar) plus ~2–3 years’ technical experience in food manufacturing.
• Ready to step up from Technical Assistant/Coordinator or already operating as a Technical Supervisor. (Exceptional Technical Managers will also be considered.)
• Sound knowledge of HACCP, QMS, BRCGS standards and supplier auditing.
• Highly organised, calm under pressure, a clear communicator with a proactive, “can-do” approach and strong attention to detail.

Interested? Please apply below with your current salary package, or email your CV and salary details to Maria Murphy at [e-mail], quoting MM/2596.

Closing date for applications: 20th September, 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other and Production

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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