Technical Manager
You will be working for a small, well-established food manufacturing business with over 20 years in the industry, they have built a strong reputation for consistency, reliability, and quality. They are a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative products, committed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and legality in food production.
About the Technical Manager job
The purpose of your role will be to oversee all aspects of Quality, Compliance, Specifications, and New Product Development. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining their BRC accreditation and upholding exceptional standards in food safety, legality and hygiene. You’ll ensure not just compliance, but continual improvement—exceeding customer expectations and regulatory requirements wherever possible.
Key tasks
* Ensure compliance and audit readiness for BRC, Kosher, Halal and internal standards through audits, risk assessments, and continuous improvement.
* Manage technical and food safety processes, including procedure development, non-compliance follow-up, supplier approvals, and NPD-related tasks like specifications and artwork.
* Support and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to enhance food safety, technical compliance, and supplier performance, including on-site visits and partnerships.
* Oversee systems and reporting, including KPI tracking, internal audits etc.
About You
* The successful candidate shall have a background in a similar technical role within food manufacturing.
* HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3 and experience in leading BRC audits is essential.
More details
The Technical Manager job (ref:8956) is paying £35,000 - £40,000 according to your experience.
The site is based in Essex and is commutable from Colchester, Manningtree, Clacton-on-Sea, Tiptree, Harwich, Brightlingsea and surrounding areas.
The working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.
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