Head of Technical

Company: MacGregor Black
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Technical Manager

Are you an experienced technical manager within the food industry?

Do you have a strong desire to deliver the highest quality food products?

Are you experienced in developing technical and quality teams, policies and procedures within a high care food manufacturing environment?

MacGregor Black is partnering with a Food Manufacturing business on the search for a Technical Manager. This is a perm role based in Herefordshire.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the food technical operations of the sites, including managing quality and food safety.
  • Oversee the management of quality and food safety systems, such as HACCP and BRC.
  • Manage customer and supplier technical audits and relationships.
  • Manage the resolution of technical and quality issues, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented effectively.
  • Deliver key solutions for the Quality agenda.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a technical management role within a fast paced food industry for 5+ years.
  • Knowledge of HACCP (Level 3 minimum), BRC, and other food safety management systems including customer (retailer) standards.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Experience within complex food production and can relate to the planned operational processes.

Salary – c £70k + benefits.

Please contact Rob Blackburn today for further information.

Posted: April 12th, 2025