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Zest
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Thetford, Norfolk IP25 7LF, England
£75,000 - £80,000 per year
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- An established food manufacturer is seeking a Site Technical Manager to lead their Quality and Food Safety agenda.
- The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems position within the food manufacturing industry.
- The successful candidate will earn a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Key responsibilities include managing technical compliance, leading customer audits, and fostering a positive food safety culture across the site.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a relevant food science degree, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
An opportunity for proven technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys developing people, systems, and standards.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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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