Technical Lead

You’ll work closely with our Head of Operations, our Production Manager and our co-founder, Charlie.

What you’ll be up to:

• Quality Management System. Own the day-to-day running of the QMS. Keep procedures, records and specifications current and version controlled, run internal audits including GMP and fabrication, investigate non-conformances, implement sustainable corrective actions and make sure what is written down is what actually happens on the floor.
• Accreditation & Audit. Drive our SALSA compliance and own the site’s audit readiness. Build the systems and evidence needed to move towards BRCGS. Prepare for and host customer, third-party, and certification audits.
• Food Safety & HACCP. Maintain, continuously improve, and review HACCP plans and CCP verification and validation. Own allergen controls and segregation, run micro and environmental sampling schedules, and keep calibration, temperature monitoring and traceability watertight. Lead traceability and recall exercises. Conduct horizon scanning to monitor changes in legislation, industry trends, emerging risks and food safety vulnerabilities.
• Raw Materials & Suppliers. Manage supplier and raw material approval and own the specification library. Chase and review supplier documentation, make acceptance and rejection calls on incoming raw materials and packaging, and log and follow up quality issues with suppliers through to resolution.
• Retail & Customer Technical. Own the technical side of customer relationships. Complete retailer specs and submissions, support customer audits and visits. Review, verify and approve product artwork to ensure all labelling information is accurate and legally compliant, and investigate complaints in a timely manner with proper root cause and sustainable corrective action.
• Product Development Support. Work with our co-founder, Charlie, on new products. Shelf life, nutrition, allergen and labelling compliance, and technical sign-off before anything goes to launch.
• Training & Standards. Own the technical training matrix and deliver training on the floor. Coach supervisors and line staff on GMP and hygiene, ensuring that procedures and followed effectively. Build a culture where standards are held and understood by the team rather than checked by one person.
• Process Support. Support on change management, SOPs, risk assessment and process overview as our facility expands and our shift patterns develop. Be the authority on production kitchen setup and compliance.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience in a QA, QC or technical role in food manufacturing, 3 years.
• Food Science or Technology degree preferable, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP as a minimum.
• Experience of running a quality management system.
• Comfortable writing procedures and records from scratch and getting them adopted.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Confident on the factory floor, able to hold up standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional with data and detail.
• Happy and adaptable in a fast-moving business.
• Experience with SALSA or BRCGS accreditation.
• Passion for food.

Practical stuff:

• Based at our London production site in Park Royal, 5 days a week. Flexible shift pattern available.

Working at STOCKED:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Share options
• Discount on STOCKED Blocks
• Company laptop
• Flexible working
• The chance to build the technical function of a fast-growing food brand from the ground up

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented and minority groups, including those with lived experience of global cultures. We’d also love to hear from you even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We’re committed to surrounding ourselves with the right people, regardless of what boxes you may or may not tick, and we are open to providing reasonable adjustments to those that need it throughout the recruitment process.