Technical Manager
2 days ago
Stevenage
Overview: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Site QMS / Technical Manager to take ownership of quality and technical operations at a busy food manufacturing site. This site-based role offers the opportunity to lead and develop the Quality function, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards while driving continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all processes meet both regulatory and customer requirements., • Manage and develop the Quality Control (QC) team, ensuring high performance and technical competence., • Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, implementing corrective and preventative actions as required., • Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and BRC / industry standards, maintaining high levels of compliance and product quality., • Collaborate closely with Hygiene and Operations teams to embed quality throughout all production processes., • Oversee investigations into customer complaints, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective resolution., • Maintain and improve technical documentation, procedures, and metrics to support operational excellence., • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on quality, safety, and compliance. Key Skills & Experience: • Significant experience in a quality/technical management role within a food manufacturing environment., • Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, BRC, and other relevant standards., • Experience with major retailers, • Proven experience in leading audits and implementing corrective actions., • Team management and leadership experience, ideally with a QC team., • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to work effectively across multiple site functions, including operations and hygiene.
