Site Technical Manager

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

An established food manufacturer are looking for Site Technical Manager to lead the Quality and Food Safety agenda.

An opportunity for proven technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys developing people, systems, and standards.

The Role

• Lead and develop the site Technical Team to deliver outstanding food safety and quality performance.
• Champion a positive food safety culture through visible leadership and engagement across the site.
• Manage all technical compliance requirements including HACCP, internal audits, and customer and third-party audits.
• Ensure all product, process, and system standards meet both customer and legislative expectations.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances using root cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to deliver continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and cost control.
• Act as the key technical contact for major retail customers, ensuring full compliance with their codes of practice.

About You

• Experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems role within the food manufacturing industry (chilled or fresh food experience advantageous).
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP (Level 4), Food Safety (Level 4), and internal auditing.
• Demonstrable experience of leading customer audits and maintaining BRCGS compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem‑solving and driving site improvements.
• A relevant food science or related degree (or equivalent practical experience).

Why Apply?

• A key leadership position within a respected food manufacturing site.
• Opportunity to shape and develop site standards and the technical team.
• A supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Technical Manager or a Senior QA/Technical professional ready to take the next step, get in touch!

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