Food Manufacturing jobs in United Kingdom

Quality Technical Manager

Food Manufacturing

Contract Type: Permanent Role

Hours: Days Monday to Friday

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Target + Benefits + considerable retailer rewards

Location: Cheshire, commutable from Northwich , Winsford , Crewe, Warrington, Manchester South , Chester etc

Industry: Food Production / FMCG

Food manufacturing experience is non-negotiable!

Are you an experienced Quality Leader or Technical professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Or do you currently lead a QA /QC team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and compliance are top priorities? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing food business as our new Quality Technical Manager.

• Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, As the Quality Technical Manager, you will be the driving force behind site quality, food safety, and technical compliance.
• Leading a small, dedicated team, you will ensure that food products meet the highest standards across safety, legality, quality, and integrity.
• You will take ownership of technical systems, audits, customer standards, and continuous improvement, working closely with production teams to maintain compliance and deliver outstanding product quality.

• Lead and develop the site Quality/Technical team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement
• Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) to meet internal, customer, and certification standards
• Manage the site HACCP system, ensuring robust documentation, review, and implementation
• Lead internal audits and support external audits (BRC, retailer audits, regulatory visits)
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, site procedures, and customer codes of practice
• Investigate and manage non-conformances, quality issues, and customer complaints
• Support new product introductions and site projects from a technical perspective
• Monitor and investigate microbiological results, contamination alerts, or deviations in production
• Maintain and implement legal compliance across the site for labelling, allergens, and traceability
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement preventative/corrective actions

• Experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance role within the food manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and technical/quality systems - perhaps you have managed a shift or a department and you are ready to take your next step?
• Experience leading or supervising a small team
• Confidence in managing audits (internal, BRC, customer, regulatory)
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skills
• A passion for delivering safe, high-quality food products every day
• A background in chilled, produce, bakery, dairy, ready-to-eat, or similar FMCG categories would be highly beneficial

• Competitive salary £40-45k
• Opportunity to lead a key function within a respected food manufacturing site
• Supportive leadership team and genuine opportunities for progression
• Exposure to customer audits, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives

Candidates who are a Quality Manager in Food Manufacturing, Technical Manager (Food Industry), QA Manager or Quality Assurance Manager, QC Manager / Quality Control Manager, Quality Systems Manager (Food), Technical Services Manager (Food/FMCG), HACCP Manager / Food Safety Manager, QA Supervisor / Technical Supervisor, Quality Compliance Manager (FMCG), Food Safety & Quality Lead / FSQ Manager, Quality Team Leader / QA Shift Manager, Technical Coordinator (Food) may also be suitable for this role.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.