Technical Manager
Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE
Fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturer of premium products in a Technical Manager role.
Based near Exeter, this position reports directly to the Technical Director and offers a varied workload split 50% office-based and 50% factory-based.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
Prepare, manage, and follow up on all internal and third-party audits, including BRCGS and customer-specific inspections.
Coordinate HACCP program activities when required.
Oversee day-to-day management of all Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance aspects.
Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
Troubleshoot technical and process issues on site.
Validate shopfloor processes and machinery implementation.
Support production efficiencies from a technical perspective.
Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team to build awareness of quality and technical issues.
Manage pest control visits and ensure recommendations are implemented.
Oversee external calibrations (scales, magnets, X-Ray).
Support NPD technical sign-off during first productions.
Provide cover for the Technical Director when required.
Carry out other technical duties as needed.
Skills & Qualifications
Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
Proven experience in food manufacturing.
Practical experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
Desirable: Experience in internal auditing, customer audits, and handling customer technical queries.
Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.
Key Words
Technical Manager | QA | Quality Assurance | QMS | Quality Systems | Quality Audit | Technical Assistant | Food Science | Quality Supervisor | HACCP | BRC | ISO9001 | Food Manufacturing