Head of Technical
Core
Lead the food safety, quality, and technical agenda across chilled, ambient, and frozen operations, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement from concept to supply.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Technical (Food Safety & Quality)
Builds
Food brands and category solutions for Libstar
Domain
Food manufacturing, retail, and food service
Required skills
Food safety management systems (HACCP, QMS, FSSC 22000, ISO), strategic leadership, stakeholder management, regulatory knowledge, ethical sourcing, sustainability program development, crisis management, supply chain due diligence
Preferred skills
Experience with international or GFSI-recognized standards, experience in branded or high-growth food categories, ability to travel locally and internationally
Technologies
HACCP, QMS, FSSC 22000, ISO
Responsibilities
Develop and implement long-term technical, food safety, and sustainability strategy; Lead and develop technical business unit heads and teams; Set quality and technical policies aligned with legislation and customer standards; Own product approval processes and drive supply chain due diligence; Act as senior point of contact for food safety incidents and recalls; Represent the business at industry level and provide thought leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC