Technical & Quality Manager

Position: Technical & Quality Manager
Location: Holland-on-Sea

Technical & Quality Manager

Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

£40 000 – £50 000 per annum   Permanent

Pin Point Recruitment are working with an established manufacturer and supplier of seasonings and spices to customers across the UK and export markets, to recruit an experienced Technical & Quality Manager.

This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of food safety, quality, technical compliance and audit management, working closely with Production, NPD and the wider business.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and developing the company's technical and quality systems and ensuring the business continues to meet the required standards for quality, food safety, legality and authenticity.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing technical standards and leading external audits

Leading and maintaining the company's HACCP system

Ensuring compliance with BRC, Kosher and Halal requirements

Acting as a key technical and quality contact for customers

Managing internal audits, traceability exercises and quality meetings

Overseeing supplier approval, supplier performance and raw material risk assessments

Providing QC cover when required

Carrying out QC checks within the factory

Managing raw material, packaging and finished product approval and release

Maintaining finished product specifications and checking labels and production documentation

Managing non-conformances, supplier issues and customer complaints

Ensuring appropriate sampling, testing and quality control procedures are followed

Supporting and training colleagues on food safety, quality procedures and work instructions

Managing, developing and supporting the Quality team

Keeping COSHH documentation and risk assessments up to date

Promoting a proactive culture of food safety, quality and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for someone with previous Technical and Quality Management experience within the food manufacturing industry who is confident taking ownership of technical and food safety matters.

You should ideally have:

Previous experience in a Technical, Quality or Technical & Quality Management role within food manufacturing
Level 3 HACCP qualification
Level 3 Food Hygiene or above
Good knowledge and practical experience of BRC standards
Experience leading and managing external audits
Strong understanding of food safety, quality and compliance

Experience with HACCP, traceability, supplier approval and risk assessment
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deal confidently with customers, suppliers and colleagues
Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy manufacturing environment
A practical, hands-on approach and the confidence to challenge where necessary

Interested?

If you have the technical and quality experience we're looking for and would like to discuss the opportunity, please apply through Indeed and a member of the Pin Point Recruitment team will be in touch. COLPERM