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Technical Manager

United Kingdom, Buckinghamshire 55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted February 08, 2026
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An opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager/ Senior QA Manager to lead the factory technical function within a grounded food manufacturing business. This is a key position with responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement stakeholders and teams on the site, you'll also play a visible role in audits, customer relationships, and deliver initiatives that support business growth and integrity.

Job Responsibility

  • Leading technical operations, ensuring robust systems for quality, food safety, legality, and brand integrity
  • Champion a positive food safety and quality culture across all departments
  • Manage, coach, and develop the factory technical team, embedding strong leadership, succession planning, and performance management
  • Deputise for senior management
  • Collaborate with wider business functions to share best practice and deliver strategic projects
  • Lead investigations, non-conformance management, implementation to maintain continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline
  • Proven track record in a senior technical or quality management role within food manufacturing
  • Strong understanding of UK retailer Codes of Practice
  • Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Knowledge of BRCGS and other third-party audit standards
  • Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills
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