Head of Technical

About the role

Mploy Staffing Solutions is looking for an experienced Head of Technical to lead technical strategy, quality, compliance, innovation and continuous improvement within the Food and FMCG sector. Reporting to the Senior Management Team, you will shape the long-term technical direction and ensure manufacturing standards meet the highest regulatory expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the long‑term technical strategy.
• Lead and develop the technical team, including succession planning, training and performance management.
• Oversee quality, safety, GMP, regulatory compliance, testing, audits and technical documentation.
• Manage non‑conformances, risk, supplier/contractor approvals and corrective actions.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, operational efficiency and new technology adoption.
• Champion sustainability, ethical sourcing and environmental improvement.
• Support customer satisfaction, market expansion and cross‑functional business objectives.
• Represent the company with customers, suppliers, regulators and other stakeholders.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, GMP, regulatory compliance and manufacturing standards.
• Experience leading teams and managing budgets, resources, suppliers and contractors.
• Solid understanding of risk management, auditing, testing and non‑conformance handling.
• Track record of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Strategic, commercially aware and hands‑on problem‑solving approach.