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MCB-IQM-CH
Cheshire, England
£40k - 50k per year
Contract
FMCG
  • Quality Technical Manager
  • Food Manufacturing, inside scope
  • Contract Type: Ongoing contract Role, minimum 3 months, equivlant market day rate will also be considered
  • Hours: Days Monday to Friday
  • Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 Target  + Benefits + considerable retailer rewards
  • Location: Cheshire, commutable from Northwich , Winsford , Crewe, Warrington, Manchester South , Chester etc
  • Industry: Food Production / FMCG

Food manufacturing experience is non-negotiable!

Are you an experienced Quality Leader  or Technical professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Or do you currently lead a QA /QC team?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment where quality, safety, and compliance are top priorities? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing food business as our new Quality Technical Manager.

About the Role – Quality Technical Manager

Reporting to the Site Technical Manager, As the Quality Technical Manager, you will be the driving force behind site quality, food safety, and technical compliance.

Leading a small, dedicated team, you will ensure that food products meet the highest standards across safety, legality, quality, and integrity.

You will take ownership of technical systems, audits, customer standards, and continuous improvement, working closely with production teams to maintain compliance and deliver outstanding product quality.

Key Responsibilities - Quality Technical Manager

  • Lead and develop the site Quality/Technical team, ensuring strong performance and continuous improvement
  • Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) to meet internal, customer, and certification standards
  • Manage the site HACCP system, ensuring robust documentation, review, and implementation
  • Lead internal audits and support external audits (BRC, retailer audits, regulatory visits)
  • Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, site procedures, and customer codes of practice
  • Investigate and manage non-conformances, quality issues, and customer complaints
  • Support new product introductions and site projects from a technical perspective
  • Monitor and investigate microbiological results, contamination alerts, or deviations in production
  • Maintain and implement legal compliance across the site for labelling, allergens, and traceability
  • Analyse quality data, identify trends, and implement preventative/corrective actions

Role Requirements – Quality Manager

We’re looking for someone who can bring:

Experience in a Quality, Technical, or Compliance role within the food manufacturing industry

Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and technical/quality systems – perhaps you have managed a shift or a department and you are ready to take your next step?

Experience leading or supervising a small team

Confidence in managing audits (internal, BRC, customer, regulatory)

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great communication skills

A passion for delivering safe, high-quality food products every day

A background in chilled, produce, bakery, dairy, ready-to-eat, or similar FMCG categories would be highly beneficial

What’s in it for You? Quality Manager

  • Competitive salary £40–45k
  • Opportunity to lead a key function within a respected food manufacturing site
  • Supportive leadership team and genuine opportunities for progression
  • Exposure to customer audits, technical strategy, and continuous improvement initiatives

Candidates who are a Quality Manager in Food Manufacturing, Technical Manager (Food Industry), QA Manager or Quality Assurance Manager, QC Manager / Quality Control Manager, Quality Systems Manager (Food), Technical Services Manager (Food/FMCG), HACCP Manager / Food Safety Manager, QA Supervisor / Technical Supervisor, Quality Compliance Manager (FMCG), Food Safety & Quality Lead / FSQ Manager,

Quality Team Leader / QA Shift Manager, Technical Coordinator (Food) may also be suitable for this role.

 

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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