Technical Supervisor - Food experience needed

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: * Supervise the day-to-day running of the QA/technical team on site * Ensure adherence to BRCGS, customer COPs, and internal quality systems * Conduct internal audits and support external audits including customer visits * Support with investigation of non-conformances, complaints, and root cause analysis * Drive food safety culture and ensure hygiene, GMP and traceability standards are consistently met * Train, support and develop QA operatives to deliver excellent standards * Ensure product specifications and factory documentation are maintained and up to date * Work cross-functionally with production, hygiene, and NPD teams to support continuous improvement Requirements: * Previous experience in a QA/Technical role within food manufacturing * Knowledge of BRCGS, retailer codes of practice (Tesco, M&S, Aldi etc.), HACCP and traceability systems * Strong communication and organisation skills * Ability to work under pressure in a chilled/high-care environment * Food Safety & HACCP qualification (Level 3 or working towards) * Experience supervising or mentoring staff is desirable What’s On Offer: * Competitive salary based on experience * Opportunity to work with well-known UK retailers * Career development and training opportunities * Supportive technical and quality team * 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