Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing in Manchester
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Job Description
Part of the Vita Food Group, Rondanini are a family-run firm with 30 years’ of experience working with the world’s most important retailers. Since 1989 we have brought high quality, delicious foods to the UK, and we are proud to represent the Italian food tradition. At Rondanini UK, we are experts in developing chilled and ambient food solutions for top grocery retailers and foodservice groups.
To find out more about the Vita Food Group: Click here Location : Trafford Park, Manchester (onsite) Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 4:30pm Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £55,000 +KPIs About us: At Rondanini, we are passionate about creating exceptional food. While our roots are proudly Italian, our reach now goes far beyond – offering a diverse and innovative range of products tailored to today’s ever-evolving tastes. As part of the wider Vita Food Group, we develop, produce and deliver high-quality food to retailers, restaurants and foodservice customers across the UK and beyond.
Behind every great product is a talented team. We are now looking for a creative, detail-focused Product Developer to help us keep our ranges fresh, relevant and ahead of the curve. The Opportunity: We’re looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead food safety and quality at our food manufacturing site.
You’ll take ownership of the Quality Management System, maintain BRC certification, and drive continuous improvement in all technical standards. Working closely with the senior management team, you’ll ensure our products and processes consistently meet the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance. What You Will Be Doing: Lead and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Manage BRC certification, external audits, and retailer compliance (including Tesco Grade 4 or above). Oversee HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP systems, ensuring robust food safety controls and risk management. Lead investigations into non-conformances and quality issues, implementing effective corrective actions.
Foster a strong quality culture, supporting and developing technical and production teams. Keep up to date with food safety legislation and retailer standards, ensuring site compliance. Manage supplier approval and performance, maintaining technical and regulatory standards.
Support the business’s technical strategy, managing budgets and technical projects efficiently. Oversee supplier compliance and product quality by managing specifications, documentation, factory trials, and process validations to support efficient product development. What We Are Looking For: Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
Minimum 4 years’ experience in a Technical Manager role within FMCG (high-risk category ). Proven track record with BRC, HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, and multiple UK retailer standards. Strong leadership and people management skills.
Experience leading BRC and third-party audits. Excellent supplier management, influencing, and project management abilities. What We Offer: Career Development: We provide opportunities for growth and learning.
Annual Leave: 33 days per annum, including bank holidays Wellness day: Take 1 wellness day every year on us Discounts: Get 15% off trade prices at our sister company, Salvo 1968, and access to exclusive offers on companyshopgroup.co.uk. Health
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