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This is a key site-based position, responsible for leading the technical and quality function while driving food safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the operation. As Technical Manager, you will report directly to the Site Director and take full responsibility for the site's technical and quality agenda. You will lead and develop the technical and quality team, ensuring standards are not only met but consistently improved.
Job Responsibility:
Leading and managing the site's Technical and Quality team
Owning and maintaining the site's Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with UK legislation and customer standards
Driving a strong quality culture across the site
Managing and leading the internal audit programme
Overseeing food safety standards including BRC and HACCP compliance
Managing customer queries, complaints, and technical communications
Overseeing supplier approval and raw material risk assessment processes
Ensuring the site is audit-ready at all times
Requirements:
Proven experience in a Technical Manager (or similar senior technical leadership) role within food manufacturing
Strong working knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards
Experience leading, developing, and motivating technical/quality teams
A degree in Food Science or a related discipline
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
A forward-thinking, proactive, and driven approach
Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
Nice to have:
The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production