Technical Manager
Oxfordshire
Competitive package
Are you a driven technical leader ready to take ownership of food safety, quality and compliance in a fast-paced, multi-channel food environment? We're looking for an ambitious Technical Manager to lead from the front-ensuring audit excellence, driving continuous improvement, and supporting operations across production, travel and events.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the technical function, coaching and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional standards across food safety, quality and compliance.
* Act as the technical authority across the business, supporting Production, NPD, Travel and Events teams to ensure operational excellence and full regulatory compliance.
* Own audit readiness and delivery, leading BRCGS and SALSA audits, customer visits and inspections with confidence and precision.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement, working cross-functionally to enhance QMS, GMP standards and product integrity.
* Manage customer complaints end-to-end, leading root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective and preventative actions.
* Oversee food safety systems, including HACCP, environmental monitoring, swabbing programmes and shelf‑life validation.
* Conduct internal audits and verification activities, ensuring systems are effective, compliant and consistently audit‑ready.
* Champion food safety training and engagement, embedding best practice across all teams and creating a proactive compliance culture.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a Technical or Quality leadership role within food manufacturing (high care/high risk/RTE environments preferred).
* Strong knowledge of BRCGS, SALSA, HACCP and UK food safety legislation.
* Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop high‑performing technical teams.
* Excellent problem‑solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
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