A new opportunity with a well-respected food manufacturing business for an experienced and proactive Technical Manager.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing the technical team and overseeing all aspects of food safety and quality assurance on site.
This role will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, playing an influential role in operational and strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, manage and develop the Technical and QA team, ensuring Health & Safety compliance in all activities
* Oversee the design, implementation, and review of a robust and validated HACCP system
* Champion and embed a strong food safety and quality culture across the site
* Ensure all food safety, quality and compliance systems meet legal, customer, and internal standards
* Take full responsibility for the site's readiness for all customer, third-party, and regulatory audits
* Manage all technical visits, customer interactions, and site audits from start to finish
* Collaborate as an active member of the senior management team and contribute to site-wide decision making
* Monitor and report on key technical KPIs and implement effective corrective actions where needed

Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in a similar Technical Manager role within the food manufacturing industry
* In-depth understanding of HACCP, food safety legislation, and BRCGS standards
* Strong leadership and people management skills
* Audit management experience (retailer, customer, BRCGS, and regulatory bodies)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
* Organised, detail-oriented, and able to drive continuous improvement
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline (desirable)

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and collaborative technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a tangible impact within a close-knit and quality-focused team.

If your skills and experience align to the role - send your application to (url removed)

*sponsorship not available*

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