Technical Manager

Food & Beverage Manufacturing Cornwall Up to 55,000 + Benefits

An established and growing food and drink manufacturer is seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead site quality systems, accreditation standards, and compliance activity within a fast-paced production environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong FMCG experience, ideally within beverages, bottling, or kegging operations, who enjoys driving standards, improving systems, and developing teams.

You will take ownership of the site's quality management and compliance function, ensuring all systems, policies, and procedures meet legal, customer, and industry requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and maintaining third-party industry accreditations, including BRC standards
• Leading HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP planning alongside production teams
• Managing customer complaints and overseeing investigations through to resolution
• Conducting root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Acting as the responsible person for Legionella management and overseeing third-party contractors
• Reviewing and developing product and process specifications
• Managing supplier quality requirements and compliance standards
• Ensuring policies and procedures remain current and audit-ready
• Building strong relationships with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies
• Supervising and mentoring Quality Technicians within the department

We're looking for a confident and proactive quality professional with:

• Experience within FMCG food and drink manufacturing
• Previous experience in a senior quality or compliance management role
• Strong auditing and quality systems knowledge
• Excellent understanding of food safety legislation and quality control procedures
• HACCP Level 4 qualification
• Food Safety qualification (Level 3 minimum)
• ISO 9001 auditing knowledge/qualification
• ISO 14001 understanding desirable

• Salary up to 55,000 depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Subsidised private healthcare
• Genuine autonomy and progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Monday-Friday days-based role
• Additional company perks and team culture benefits

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious technical professional looking to make a real impact within a well-established manufacturing business.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Contact Kathryn.van-