Technical Food Quality Lead

3 days ago


West Midlands Combined Authority, United Kingdom D R Newitt Recruitment Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Technical Food Quality Lead to join our client's team. As a key member of the site management team, you will be responsible for leading a large site and working closely with Retail and Foodservice customers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your leadership skills and progress your career within a leading food giant.

Responsibilities

  1. Quality Control: Implementing and maintaining quality control processes to ensure consistency and excellence in the production of food products.
  2. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, industry standards, and certifications such as HACCP, BRC, and ISO.
  3. Team Management: Leading a team of technical professionals, including quality assurance managers, food technologists, and lab technicians.
  4. Product Development: Collaborating with the product development team to introduce new products or improve existing ones while ensuring technical feasibility and quality standards.
  5. Supplier Management: Overseeing relationships with suppliers to maintain quality raw materials and ingredients for production.
  6. Audits and Inspections: Coordinating and managing internal and external audits, inspections, and certifications to uphold quality and safety standards.
  7. Crisis Management: Developing and implementing contingency plans for food safety incidents or product recalls.

Requirements

You will need a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field, as well as extensive experience in a technical role within the food manufacturing industry. Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices is essential.

Annual Salary

£70,000



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