At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead food safety and quality initiatives in a dynamic agricultural business.
- Company: Progressive farming business focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Discretionary bonus, private health insurance, and life assurance.
- Other info: Join a culture that values compliance, sustainability, and teamwork.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on food safety and quality while driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Experience in technical management within food manufacturing or agriculture.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
- Lead Technical Excellence Across a Diverse and Innovative Farming Business
- We are seeking an experienced and driven
Technical Manager , this is a unique opportunity to join a progressive and diversified agricultural business, playing a key role in ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, compliance and customer satisfaction across their product portfolio.
As Technical Manager, you will provide strategic technical leadership, drive continuous improvement initiatives and act as the primary technical contact for customers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
What You'll Be Doing
You will take ownership of the Food Safety and Quality agenda across the business, ensuring compliance, driving best practice and supporting future growth.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Management System
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, customer requirements and certification standards, including BRCGS, Red Tractor and retailer-specific requirements.
- Developing, validating and maintaining HACCP systems across all operational areas.
- Acting as the primary technical contact for customers, certification bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Leading internal, customer, certification and external audits, ensuring continued audit readiness and successful outcomes.
- Driving continuous improvement across food safety, product quality, sustainability and operational performance.
- Leading technical and compliance projects aligned to wider business objectives.
- Promoting a positive food safety, quality and compliance culture across the organisation.
- Manage the technical team
About You
We're looking for a highly capable technical leader who combines strong food safety expertise with excellent stakeholder management and a passion for continuous improvement.
You’ll ideally possess
Proven experience in a senior Technical or Quality Management role within food manufacturing, fresh produce, agriculture, ingredients or processing environments.
Strong knowledge of Food Safety Management Systems, HACCP and quality assurance principles.
Experience managing compliance against BRCGS, Red Tractor and customer-specific standards.
A successful track record of leading internal, customer and third-party audits.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, traceability and risk management.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
What's in it for you?
- Discretionary management bonus
- Private health insurance
- Life assurance
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Technical Manager employer: MOREPEOPLE LIMITED
MOREPEOPLE LIMITED is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and well-being of its employees, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a market-leading pension scheme and life assurance. The work culture fosters continuous learning and development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers in the FMCG sector while enjoying a balanced 4-on/4-off shift pattern in the vibrant Northamptonshire area.
