Location: Somerset Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per annum Summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function within a food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Factory Manager, the successful candidate will ensure all raw materials and finished products meet required safety, legal, customer, and quality standards while driving continuous improvement across the site. Key Responsibilities: * Manage and maintain HACCP controls to ensure food safety and compliance standards are met * Ensure audit readiness and compliance with BRC and retailer requirements * Own and develop the Quality Management System (QMS) * Investigate process deviations and customer specification issues, implementing corrective actions where required * Monitor quality KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives * Act as the key contact during customer visits, audits, and business reviews * Lead, support, and develop technical and quality teams across the site * Deliver food safety and quality training programmes * Ensure production and QA teams remain audit-ready at all times * Oversee laboratory operations and quality testing activities * Support cost reduction and site improvement projects * Keep the business updated on food manufacturing legislation and regulatory changes Key Skills/Experience: * Proven experience...