Job Description
Technical Manager
Location: Exeter Area (occasional travel to West Sussex)
Salary: £50-55k DOE + Benefits
The Technical Manager opportunity is a key role within this leading manufacturer of premium food products, operating with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead all technical, quality, and food safety activities across their Exeter site and provide technical oversight to their sister site in West Sussex.
The Role:
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance across both sites. You will lead and develop the Technical teams, drive continuous improvement, and act as a key liaison between production, customers, and senior management.
This is a hands-on role for a commercially minded technical professional who can balance compliance with practical solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and develop the Technical teams across both sites, driving high performance and accountability.
2. Promote a strong culture of food safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
3. Oversee and manage all internal and external audits (including BRC), ensuring full compliance and accred...