Technical Manager - Dairy and Fine Foods Kent / South East England - commutable from Kent, Essex, Surrey Are you a hands-on technical professional ready to take ownership of food safety, quality, and compliance for a premium food supplier? The senior role of Technical Manager offers the chance to lead a small team of Technologists, shape food technical leadership, and ensure products consistently meet the highest standards for retailers, independent stores, and foodservice customers across the United Kingdom. Technical Manager Key Responsibilities Lead site food safety, quality, and compliance, including audits and customer standards Manage supplier approval, auditing, and ongoing performance improvement Oversee specifications, artwork, and approvals for new product development Build strong relationships with retail, independent, and foodservice customers Support domestic and international supplier visits and audits Drive a culture of continuous improvement and best practice across the businessTechnical Manager Key Requirements Experienced Technical Manager or Senior Technical professional, with dairy or cheese exposure Strong knowledge of food quality management and compliance systems Practical, hands-on leader confident engaging with suppliers and customers Highly organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentThis is a rare chance to influence standards, compliance...