Overview
Head of Technical Jobs in Bristol, UK at Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Head of Technical – Food Manufacturing
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Bristol Salary – c £60,000 Bonus and associated Benefits We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Technical to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sector This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation.
You will work closely with operational and commercial teams, key customers and external auditors to ensure the highest standards of compliance, quality and continuous improvement are maintained. The role is based in Bristol, but there will be travel required to their satellite site based in Wiltshire 1 – 2 times a month Head of Technical
Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growth Define and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategy Drive a strong food safety culture across the business Ensure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirements Maintain BRC accreditation at Grade A or above Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits Develop and monitor technical KPIs and continuous improvement plans Oversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systems Build strong relationships with key customer technical teams Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions Review and improve Health & Safety systems in collaboration with site leadership Head of Technical Essential Skills & Experience Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Significant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food safety legislation Experience leading customer and third-party audits Proven team leadership and people development skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Title: Head of Technical
Company: Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Location: Bristol, UK
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