Technical Supervisor - Food Manufacturing

💷 Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (DOE) + Benefits
🕒 Hours: Monday to Friday, Days (flexibility required)
📄 Contract Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced QA or Technical professional ready to take the next step in your food manufacturing career?

We're recruiting for a Technical Supervisor to join a leading food processor supplying major UK retailers. You'll play a key role in supporting the technical function, ensuring food safety, legal compliance, and retailer standards are upheld at all times.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong QA/technical background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to grow their leadership skills within a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

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Supervise the day-to-day running of the QA/technical team on site

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Ensure adherence to BRCGS, customer COPs, and internal quality systems

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Conduct internal audits and support external audits including customer visits

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Support with investigation of non-conformances, complaints, and root cause analysis

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Drive food safety culture and ensure hygiene, GMP and traceability standards are consistently met

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Train, support and develop QA operatives to deliver excellent standards

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Ensure product specifications and factory documentation are maintained and up to date

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Work cross-functionally with production, hygiene, and NPD teams to support continuous improvement

Requirements:

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Previous experience in a QA/Technical role within food manufacturing

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Knowledge of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice (Tesco, M&S, Aldi etc.), HACCP and traceability systems

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Strong communication and organisation skills

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Ability to work under pressure in a chilled/high-care environment

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Food Safety & HACCP qualification (Level 3 or working towards)

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Experience supervising or mentoring staff is desirable

What's On Offer:

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Opportunity to work with well-known UK retailers

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Career development and training opportunities

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Supportive technical and quality team

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A business passionate about food, safety and innovation

📨 Apply today to take the next step in your technical career with a growing and respected food manufacturer