Quality & Technical Manager

6 days ago


Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom MacGregor Black Full time

Do you want to be part of one of the UK's most innovative premium beverage producers? Are you experienced in leading Quality and Technical operations across food or drink manufacturing? Ready to help shape the future of alcohol-free fermentation and ensure exceptional product consistency at scale? MacGregor Black is proud to partner with a pioneering premium Beverage Producer in their search for a Quality & Technical Manager. This is a Permanent role, based in Buckinghamshire. This business sits at the forefront of their category, combining scientific precision with artisanal quality to deliver exceptional flavour and craftsmanship. The Quality & Technical Manager will play a key role in bridging R&D, NPD, Production, and Commercial, ensuring world-class standards of quality, compliance, and innovation. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of product quality from goods inwards to finished goods, ensuring robust control of operations, SOPs, and training. Develop and oversee testing protocols, data monitoring systems, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain consistent quality. Manage all technical compliance and accreditation programmes including SALSA, BRC, and retailer audits. Own relationships with external laboratories and ensure internal testing aligns with industry standards. Act as the key link between R&D and Production, translating scientific insights into scalable production methods and maintaining technical rigour. Partner with the Engineering team to support specification and commissioning of new production equipment and systems. Analyse production data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for efficiency and quality improvement. What We're Looking For: Extensive experience in a technical leadership role within food or beverage manufacturing, ideally wine, beer, or spirits. Strong scientific background, ideally in microbiology, biochemistry, or fermentation sciences. Proven track record managing BRC, SALSA, or major retail audit compliance. Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret complex quality data to drive improvement. Collaborative communicator with a hands-on approach and the ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, NPD, and Commercial teams. Positive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for innovation and product excellence. Salary & Benefits: Competitive base salary (dependent on experience) Annual performance-related bonus Company-matched pension scheme 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays Private healthcare (following qualifying period) Staff discount on products across the portfolio Collaborative, innovative culture with real autonomy and career development Interested in learning more? Apply now or contact Kieron Hall at MacGregor Black to discuss this opportunity in confidence.



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