Food Quality Technical Manager

Food Quality Technical Manager

Location: Highbridge area
Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 per year
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Benefits: 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 6% employer pension contribution (matched by employee)

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Food Quality Technical Manager to lead all food safety, quality, health & safety, and environmental activities at their production facility. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience in HACCP, FSSC 22000, and food quality systems, with responsibility for supporting operations and driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical and Quality Control function, ensuring efficient operations and reporting on technical performance.
• Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, production processes, and finished products.
• Act as Food Safety Team Leader, managing and reviewing HACCP systems.
• Ensure compliance with FSSC 22000 and ISO 9000 quality systems, including internal and external audits.
• Provide guidance on Health & Safety legislation, incident reporting, and support a positive safety culture.
• Deliver food safety and quality training to site staff and coordinate external training where required.
• Develop strong technical relationships with customers and suppliers, supporting audits and technical documentation.
• Support product and process development, including environmental improvements and waste reduction.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies such as Environmental Health, HSE, and certification organisations.
• Manage selected subcontracted services, including pest control and waste management.

Skills & Experience

• Strong technical background within food manufacturing
• Hands-on experience managing food safety and quality systems
• Good process knowledge and laboratory experience
• Strong communication, organisational, and computer skills
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety requirements in food production

Essential Qualifications

• Level 3 Food Hygiene & Safety
• Level 3 HACCP
• Experience with FSSC 22000
• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Internal audit training

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Technical professional to lead site standards and play a key role in maintaining and improving food safety and quality performance.