Technical Manager
Northamptonshire
£70,000
I'm working for a global food manufacturer who are looking for a new Site Technical Manager. You will heading up the whole Technical department for the site, looking after all major retailers with also own-branded products.
If you're confident working with all major retailers, maintaining the highest standards on site and leading a strong Technical team, this could be the role for you!
Responsibilities:
Take full responsibility for food safety, legality, authenticity, and product quality across the site
Maintain highest BRC certification and keep the site audit-ready at all times
Ensure full compliance with BRC and retailer requirements
Own and continuously improve the QMS, embedding a strong food safety culture
Act as the main technical contact for major customers
Lead external audits, customer visits, and inspections, delivering strong outcomes
Oversee food defence, TACCP, traceability, and food fraud prevention
Ensure product specifications, labelling, and compliance are accurate and up to standard
Lead, develop, and strengthen technical, QA, and hygiene teams
Maintain high standards across hygiene, sanitation, and environmental monitoring
Take control of product recalls, withdrawals, and food safety incidents when required
Drive improvements in audit performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction
Monitor KPIs, complaints, supplier performance, and corrective actionsWhat they are looking for:
Proven experience managing Technical/Quality teams in the Food Industry
HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4
Previous experience working with major retailers
Strong knowledge of customer expectations and 3rd party auditsPlease get in touch with Owen on (phone number removed) or apply to learn more