You’ll be responsible for leading the technical function and ensuring consistently high standards across the site by:
- Building a culture where food safety and quality are owned by everyone.
- Leading, coaching and developing the Technical and Hygiene teams.
- Maintaining food safety, legal, quality and customer standards through effective daily controls.
- Building a trusted technical partnership with Waitrose and delivering the standards expected by a premium retailer.
- Leading customer, third-party and regulatory audits and maintaining inspection readiness.
- Using data, trends and performance measures to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
- Supporting change and improvement initiatives while protecting product quality and food safety.
Our new Technical Manager will play a key role within the Livingston site leadership team, taking ownership of food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance and customer standards across the operation.
Working closely with our long-standing customer partner, Waitrose, you’ll lead the Technical and Hygiene teams, build a proactive quality culture and support the site through change, continuous improvement and growth. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, suited to an experienced food manufacturing professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and making a visible difference on the shop floor.
This role is based 5 days a week onsite in Livingston.Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
This is an opportunity to make a real impact at a premium seafood site, working with an established retail partner and a team that values quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to shape technical culture, develop your team and play a key role in the site's future growth.
Technical Manager in Livingston employer: Sofina Foods
Sofina Foods is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation, sustainability, and employee growth within the dynamic food industry. With a collaborative work culture and a commitment to professional development, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact while working with responsibly sourced products. Join a team of over 13,000 passionate individuals where your expertise in engineering contract management will directly influence operational performance and supplier relationships across our extensive network in Canada and Europe.
