Technical Systems Manager
Summary: Mizkan Euro is seeking a Technical Systems Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract based in Bury St Edmunds, with occasional travel to Middleton. The role involves ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and certification standards in food manufacturing, focusing on quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in a technical or quality role within the food industry. The successful candidate will maintain and develop quality management systems, lead audits, manage technical compliance activities, and deliver training to site teams. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and make a significant impact during a period of change within the organization.
Technical Systems Manager (18 Month FTC)
Bury St Edmunds (with occasional travel to Middleton)
Are you an experienced food industry professional with a passion for quality, compliance, and continuous improvement? This is an exciting opportunity to join Mizkan Euro as a Technical Systems Manager, playing a key role in maintaining high standards across our food manufacturing operations.
About Us
Mizkan Euro is part of the global Mizkan Group, a family-owned Japanese business with over 210 years of heritage and the world’s leading supplier of sushi seasoning. We are proud of our commitment to producing high-quality food products and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Role
This is a hands-on, technical role where you will be responsible for ensuring all products, processes, and systems meet legal, customer, and certification standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining and developing site QMS & HACCP systems
- Leading and supporting internal and external audits (e.g. BRC, customer audits)
- Driving food safety and quality standards across the site
- Managing technical compliance activities including pest control, testing, and calibration
- Supporting customer requirements, specifications, and technical queries
- Investigating complaints and leading root cause analysis
- Delivering training to site teams and embedding a strong quality culture
- Collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, NPD and Commercial teams
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology or similar (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience within a technical, quality, or compliance role in food manufacturing (ideally 5+ years)
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems, allergen management, and traceability
- Experience with BRCGS, ISO, or major retailer audits
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
- Experience with retailer technical systems
- Knowledge of labelling legislation and nutrition
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools and root cause analysis techniques
Why Join Mizkan Euro?
- Join a globally recognised food business with strong heritage
- Play a key role in driving quality and food safety excellence
- Work in a collaborative environment with cross-functional exposure
- Opportunity to make a tangible impact during a key period of change
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take ownership of technical systems and elevate food safety standards, we’d love to hear from you.
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