Job DescriptionTechnical Manager
Headcorn
Mon-Fri
Up to £55k
Perm
My clients who are a leading player in the food production industry are currently looking for a reliable and experienced Technical Manager to oversee food safety and quality across their site. The Technical Manager will be responsible for leading food safety and quality processes across a busy food production site. The role involves making sure that all products are safe, high-quality, and meet both legal requirements and customer expectations. This is a practical, hands-on role with team management responsibilities, working closely with production to ensure high standards are maintained throughout.
Key Responsibilities for the Technical Manager
* Ensure all food produced is safe and meets high quality standards.
* Lead and support the QA and technical team, helping them perform at their best.
* Make sure food safety systems comply with industry regulations, customer standards, and certifications (e.g., BRCGS).
* Investigate and solve food safety or quality issues using data and root cause analysis.
* Be the main point of contact for technical matters with customers-communicate clearly and professionally.
* Support new product introductions by ensuring all safety and technical requirements are met.
* Promote a strong food safety culture on site and assist with training.
* Keep technical documents and quality systems audit-ready at all times.
* Manage raw material approval and maintain good supplier relationships.
What My Client is Looking For:
* A degree in a food science or related subject.
* Experience working in food manufacturing with strong knowledge of food safety (HACCP required).
* Customer Audits.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor teams.
* Confidence dealing with all levels of staff, including customers and senior management.
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
* A proactive and solutions-focused attitude.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to El on 01634 668 186 opt 2 or hit APPLY!
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