An opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager/ Senior QA Manager to lead the factory technical function within a grounded food manufacturing business. This is a key position with responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement stakeholders and teams on the site, you''ll also play a visible role in audits, customer relationships, and deliver initiatives that support business growth and integrity.Key Responsibilities Leading technical operations, ensuring robust systems for quality, food safety, legality, and brand integrity. Champion a positive food safety and quality culture across all departments. Manage, coach, and develop the factory technical team, embedding strong leadership, succession planning, and performance management. Deputise for senior management Collaborate with wider business functions to share best practice and deliver strategic projects. Lead investigations, non-conformance management, implementation to maintain continuous improvement.About YouYou''re an experienced technical manager or progressive QA Manager with a strong background in food manufacturing and the credibility to influence quality and food and quality standards.Essential Skills and Experience Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline. Proven track record in a senior technical or quality management role within food manufacturing. Strong understanding of UK retailer Codes of Practi