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Food and Drinks Manufacturing Recruitment Consultant
Job Description – Technical Manager (18-Month FTC)
Job Title: Technical Manager
Location: Cranbrook
Contract: Full-time, Fixed-Term (18 months)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
A food manufacturing business in Kent is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee site-level food safety, compliance, and audit readiness. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong knowledge of food safety systems, customer standards, and site accreditations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain and implement the site’s food safety and quality management system
* Lead and host internal and external audits (BRCGS, customer, and certification bodies)
* Manage site accreditations including BRCGS, HACCP, Lion Code, RSPCA Assured, and ISO14001
* Conduct internal audits, traceability exercises, and root cause investigations
* Coordinate with production, engineering, and warehousing on technical compliance
* Manage supplier approvals and contractor relationships (e.g. labs, pest control)
* Participate in HACCP and Food Defence teams
* Oversee training related to food safety and quality standards
Requirements:
* HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Sound working knowledge of BRCGS for Food Safety
* Experience in a technical role within food manufacturing (chilled/fresh/packing preferred)
* Strong organisational and audit-preparation skills
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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