Technical Manager Food

We are recruiting for a Technical Manufacturing Manager role to join a fast growing client of ours. Purpose of the role Responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of the sites Technical and Quality functions, ensuring all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Quality & Food Safety Management Maintain and continually improve site certification to BRCGS standards. Ensure effective Quality Management Systems (QMS) are implemented, reviewed annually (or as required by legislative or business changes), and adhered to across the site.

Maintain robust HACCP systems, ensuring CCP monitoring, verification, and corrective actions are effectively managed. Oversee traceability systems, ensuring they are effective, validated, and compliant. Maintain and audit product quality standards against customer specifications and reference samples. Investigate and resolve non-conformances, customer complaints, and quality or safety issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Audit & Compliance Lead and manage all site audits internal, external, customer, and regulatory.

Ensure the site remains compliant with current and upcoming legislation, including food safety, hygiene, and labelling requirements. Implement and maintain a robust internal auditing programme, ensuring issues are recorded, actioned, and verified. Manage technical aspects of supplier approval at site level. Team Leadership & Development Ensure the Technical and Quality teams are fully resourced, trained, and understand their roles and responsibilities.

Deliver regular team briefings on site performance, key issues, KPIs, and upcoming activities. Work with stakeholders to maintain a food safety and quality-focused training plan across the site. Promote and drive a strong Food Safety & Quality Culture throughout the business. Process & Documentation Control Support NPD projects with technical input, validation, and approval of product specifications, artwork, and labelling.

Develop and maintain SOPs, line settings, and manufacturing process documentation. Ensure all product and process documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant. Hygiene Management Manage site hygiene functions across both shifts. Conduct hygiene performance assessments and regular hygiene trackers, raising issues for corrective action. Reporting & Communication Report on key technical KPIs, including quality performance, customer complaints, and audit results, to senior management.

Host customer visits and support product launches and audits. Participate in crisis management, product recall, and incident response activities. Health, Safety & Culture Support and promote a positive Health & Safety culture on site, assisting in risk assessments and continuous improvement actions. Your team The role reports into their Technical, Quality & Innovation Director and will work closely with the Factory MD and Production Management.

You will also manage the quality team, and hygiene teams. What you will bring (skills and experience) Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline HACCP Level 3 (or equivalent advanced food safety qualification). Food Safety & Hygiene Level 3 or equivalent certification. Internal Auditing qualification Allergen management and TACCP/VACCP training desirable. Proven experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.

Demonstrable experience of managing BRCGS certification and leading third-party, customer, and regulatory audits. Strong background in HACCP development, validation, and verification. Experience in supplier approval, specification management, and labelling compliance. Experience supporting NPD processes with technical and regulatory input. Leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing technical and quality teams. Practical experience with root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and customer complaint management.

A good and practicable experience in process design / development would be advantageous What our client expects from you (behaviours & values) They believe our team members are what make their business special, and they hire extraordinary people to fulfil their extraordinary mission. Our client strives for high performance, and their values guide the way they work each day:
What they offer A competitive salary Free App Access for you and five friends and family Performance based annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of your base salary Contributory pension scheme with the Peoples Pension 25 days holiday plus an extra day off for your birthday and an additional day after 5 years of service Health insurance through Vitality Bike2

Work scheme Unlimited free snacks Twice-yearly team events Enhanced maternity leave (16 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (4 weeks full pay) Up to 8 days per year study leave for job relevant qualifications