At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical excellence and ensure top-notch food safety and quality standards.
- Company: Join a progressive agricultural business focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private health insurance, and 24 days holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth and a positive workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety and quality while driving continuous improvement.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in technical or quality management within food manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
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. You will take ownership of the Food Safety and Quality agenda across the business, ensuring compliance, driving best practice and supporting future growth.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, traceability and risk management.
Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.
Discretionary management bonus, private health insurance, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance, pension scheme.
Locations
Kierownik/Kierowniczka Działu Technicznego in Lincoln, Lincolnshire employer: MorePeople
Join a forward-thinking agricultural business that prioritises technical excellence and innovation, offering a dynamic work environment where your expertise in food safety and quality will be highly valued. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from a culture of continuous improvement, competitive perks such as private health insurance, a generous holiday allowance, and a discretionary management bonus, all while contributing to the highest standards of food safety and compliance. This role not only allows you to lead impactful projects but also positions you at the forefront of a sustainable and progressive industry.
