Technical Manager
Job in
Slough, Berkshire, SL1, England, UK
Listing for:
Drnewitt
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-19
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Job description
Business position (where role sits within wider business)
Job title:
Technical Manager
Division/depot:
Technical Services, Slough
Reports to (job title):
Senior Technical Manager
Number of subordinates: 0 Job title of subordinates: N/A
Grade of peer group: 8 & 10
Job titles:
Senior Technical Manager, Technical Managers, Sustainable Packaging Manager, Supply Chain Managers, Category Mangers, Buyers, Regulatory Compliance Advisor, Technical Administrator, Product Quality Coordinator and Technical Support Manager, Fresh Produce Technologist
Job purpose/business benefit of role (1-2 sentence summary of the unique contribution this job makes to the organisation’s purpose)
This role is primarily responsible for overseeing all technical aspects related to the business, and Exclusive Brand own label product portfolio. As a vital member of the product category teams, this role offers technical guidance and support throughout the development process, from concept to launch. This role ensures timely product launches and maintains accurate technical information for all products with ongoing monitoring of supplier performance.
Accountabilities
Provide technical support and direction during the development of own label and exclusive brand products from concept through to launch, ensuring that new products are launched on time, accurate technical information maintained, products sourced meet Legal, Safety, Sustainability, Ethical, and Quality requirements with ongoing monitoring of supplier performance.Conduct visits to own label product supplier sites to ensure adherence to policies as outlined in the STM (Supplier Technical Manual). These visits may encompass various tasks such as site approval, participation in pre-production and first production trials, addressing any arising issues, and conducting routine due diligence when necessary. Additionally, visits to branded suppliers may be necessary, primarily for troubleshooting purposes, requiring flexibility in this role.Review product specifications, artwork, marketing collateral, and other technical or non-technical documents and where required liaising with chosen legal advisor or other trade bodies to ensure legislative requirements are being met.Customer and 3rd party (professional & trade bodies) liaison, interaction and support.Support the analysis of microbiological and analytical test results of own brand products where required, assess where action needs to be taken and ensure corrective action plans in-line with timings are being followed through.Attend ‘Product Evaluation’ sessions of own brand products, this could include new product development product selection, Pre & 1st pro product sign off, Quality Attribute Sheet (QAS), competitor benchmarking and buyer tender product approvals. Analysis of the results and investigation with relevant suppliers when products do not meet the relevant requirements, ensuring the appropriate processes are being adhered to.Working within a category team, support product improvements and new product development – attend regular category team meetings when in place and share relevant technical updates that impact the category.Review product specifications, artwork, marketing collateral, and other technical or non-technical documents. Liaise with chosen legal advisors or other trade bodies as necessary to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Support the wider technical services team in resolving customer complaints & queries, identifying trends, aiming for continual reduction in complaints. Maintain vigilance on branded supplier product issues within the category area, offering support for significant branded supplier issues as needed. Additionally, strive to decrease the CPM.Act as ‘front line’ when dealing with, emerging industry issues, critical product issues, both in and out of hours if required, working with the relevant key stakeholders as appropriate.Health and safety accountabilities:- Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy.
- Support the BS OHSAS 18001:2007 accreditation process.
- Comply with all verbal and written instructions in matters pertaining to Health & Safety.
- Atten…
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