Technical Manager Job at D R Newitt Recruitment (Somerset)

Technical Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment

Location:
United Kingdom , Somerset

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

50000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

A growing and dynamic manufacturing business within the nutrition and health products sector is seeking a Technical Manager to lead quality, food safety, and product development activities. This is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance, while supporting innovation and new product development in line with customer and market requirements. The role will operate within a highly regulated environment, maintaining top-tier audit standards (e.g. BRCGS AA+).

Job Responsibility:

Lead and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and HACCP framework
Ensure full compliance with food safety, legal, and customer requirements
Maintain and uphold high-level audit standards (e.g. BRCGS), including audit readiness and execution
Act as the primary contact for customer and third-party audits, managing outcomes and corrective actions
Drive internal audit programmes and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide expert technical guidance to customers on product application, formulation, and compliance
Act as a key interface between customers, suppliers, and internal teams on all technical matters
Support and advise on food safety, hygiene, GMP, and best practice across manufacturing
Lead technical input into NPD from concept through to factory scale-up
Support trials, validation, and successful launch of new products
Oversee artwork approval and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
Manage supplier approval processes and conduct supplier audits where required
Maintain raw material and finished product specifications
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards
Work closely with production, operations, and commercial teams to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, and high-quality products
Support alignment between customer expectations and operational capability
Lead, coach, and develop a growing technical and quality team
Set clear objectives, KPIs, and development plans aligned to business goals
Drive a high-performance, quality-focused culture across the organisation

Requirements:

Proven experience in a Technical or Quality leadership role within food or nutrition manufacturing
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and quality management systems
Experience managing customer and third-party audits
In-depth understanding of food legislation, compliance, and manufacturing standards
Strong leadership and team development capability
Degree in Food Science, Food Safety, or a related discipline
HACCP Level 4
Food Safety Level 4

Nice to have:

Experience in senior technical leadership roles
Exposure to product development and retail or international standards
Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. ISO14001, ISO45001)
Lead Auditor qualification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Technical Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment

Location:
United Kingdom , Somerset

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
April 23, 2026

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