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Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with a leading food manufacturing group supplying a wide range of delicious products to retailers and foodservice outlets across the UK. We are supporting them in appointing a Technical Manager at their site in South Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager who’s ready to step up into a more senior role.
On offer:
- Salary £50,000 to £60,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Enhanced company pension
The role:
- Develop, implement, and maintain technical and quality strategies aligned with company objectives.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Lead and manage the technical function, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence.
- Oversee product quality assurance and control processes to guarantee consistent product standards.
- Manage and coordinate internal and external audits, including customer and third-party inspections.
- Act as the primary technical contact for key customers and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships.
- Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product quality or safety issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including production, NPD, hygiene, and supply chain—to support new product development and process improvements.
- Ensure effective documentation and control of technical specifications, procedures, and quality records.
- Monitor and report on KPIs, implementing improvements where necessary.
- Lead training and development initiatives to enhance technical knowledge and compliance across the site.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, legislative changes, and best practices to advise the business accordingly.
- Support the company’s health and safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment.
Candidate
- Degree in Food Science or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Food Safety & Level 3 HACCP certifications
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey clear strategies to stakeholders at all levels
- Highly organised and detail-oriented
- Computer literate, with strong skills in Excel and spreadsheets
- Energetic, optimistic, and proactive mindset
