Technical Manager - Food Industry Location: Somerset Full-time, Permanent Are you a hands on leader with a passion for quality and food safety? Our client is looking for an experienced and driven Technical Manager to take ownership of technical and hygiene operations on site, ensuring the highest standards are consistently achieved and exceeded. Reporting directly to the Head of Technical, you'll lead a dedicated team and play a key role in maintaining compliance, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a culture of excellence across all departments. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day activities of the technical and hygiene teams Oversee and maintain HACCP, TACCP & VACCP systems Ensure company standards are embedded across all factory areas, including production, goods-in, engineering, and process Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) Deliver technical training across teams, ensuring full understanding and compliance Investigate customer complaints, implement corrective actions, and monitor trends for continuous improvement Collaborate with production and NPD teams to validate processes and procedures Maintain and monitor technical KPIs, working closely with the laboratory manager Conduct QMS and GMP audits alongside departmental managers Oversee site-wide pest control Manage customer and third-party audits, ensuring swift resolution of actions Review and align internal practices wi...