Site Technical Manager

Bridgwater, UK

iO Associates is seeking an experienced Technical Manager leader passionate about driving product quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in food manufacturing. We're looking for a dynamic Site Technical Manager to lead the Quality function. You'll be responsible for ensuring that products meet the highest standards of quality and safety while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration across the site.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the governance and assurance of site quality systems.
Develop and deliver strategic quality plans aligned with group objectives.
Empower and enable your team to deliver high performance through coaching, development, and succession planning.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Make risk-based decisions on product quality with a commercial mindset.
Ensure full implementation and governance of the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS).
Lead crisis management and high-level problem-solving activities.

Qualifications & Experience

HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 certified.
Lead Auditor qualification.
Strong background in Dairy Science and Microbiology (or similar food manufacturing discipline).
Proven leadership experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.
Familiarity with retailer standards and regulatory requirements.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Company bonus scheme
Company car or car allowance
Private medical cover
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Matched pension scheme
Access to a colleague rewards scheme with discounts across hundreds of retailers
Free on-site parking
Excellent career progression opportunities

If you're ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.