Head of Site Quality & Food Safety

Northampton Business Directory; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Site Technical Manager to spearhead the Quality and Food Safety agenda. In this key leadership role, you will manage technical compliance and lead the site Technical Team to enhance food safety and quality performance. Candidates must possess strong HACCP knowledge and proven experience in senior technical or QA roles in the food industry. This position offers a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape and develop site standards

Supportive environment for continuous improvement

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP (Level 4) and Food Safety (Level 4).
• Demonstrable experience leading customer audits and maintaining BRCGS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site Technical Team for food safety and quality performance.
• Manage technical compliance, including HACCP and internal audits.
• Resolve non-conformances with root cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

Influencing skills

Problem-solving

Education

Relevant food science or related degree

Job description

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Site Technical Manager to spearhead the Quality and Food Safety agenda. In this key leadership role, you will manage technical compliance and lead the site Technical Team to enhance food safety and quality performance. Candidates must possess strong HACCP knowledge and proven experience in senior technical or QA roles in the food industry. This position offers a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.