Technical Manager

Our new Technical Manager will play a key role within the Livingston site leadership team, taking ownership of food safety, product quality, regulatory compliance and customer standards across the operation. Working closely with our long-standing customer partner, Waitrose, you'll lead the Technical and Hygiene teams, build a proactive quality culture and support the site through change, continuous improvement and growth. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, suited to an experienced food manufacturing professional who enjoys working closely with operational teams and making a visible difference on the shop floor.,

• Maintaining food safety, legal, quality and customer standards through effective daily controls.
• Building a trusted technical partnership with Waitrose and delivering the standards expected by a premium retailer.
• Leading customer, third-party and regulatory audits and maintaining inspection readiness.
• Using data, trends and performance measures to identify risks and drive continuous improvement.
• Supporting change and improvement initiatives while protecting product quality and food safety.
  You Will Be An Experienced Technical Professional With The Credibility To Influence At All Levels And a Practical Approach To Quality Leadership. You'll Ideally Bring
• Experience in a Technical Manager or senior technical role within food manufacturing.
• Experience in a high-care or high-risk production environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, BRCGS and customer standards.
• Experience managing customer relationships and external audits.
• A track record of delivering change and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, coaching and stakeholder management skills.
• Seafood experience is advantageous, although other protein or highly regulated food manufacturing experience will be considered.
  Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world. Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents. Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Car Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance