Technical Manager

Location: UK (Site-based)
Salary: 70,000 - 90,000
Hours: 9:00-5:00 (flexibility required to support factory operations 6:00-12:00)
Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays

The Technical Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all food safety, quality, and compliance objectives are met across the site. This is a hands-on role within a growing food manufacturing business, requiring someone who can hit the ground running, take full ownership of technical systems, and support the business through its next phase of growth over the next 18 months.

The role will oversee two QA team members and work closely with the founder, suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance and continual improvement.

• Ensure that the company's operational processes are appropriately controlled and that food safety and quality objectives are consistently met

• Maintain, control, and continuously improve all factory technical systems and associated documentation

• Lead the continual improvement of food safety, quality, and operational processes across the site

• Audit and maintain compliance with all customer standards, legal requirements, and internal procedures

• Ensure ongoing compliance with food safety standards including HACCP and customer codes of practice

• Manage and support external and internal audits, including customer and regulatory inspections

• Work closely with suppliers to ensure raw materials and services meet required specifications and standards

• Liaise with customers and regulatory bodies as required on technical and compliance matters

• Vet products, processes, and systems to ensure compliance with current and future regulatory requirements

• Maintain, implement, and communicate all relevant food legislation and industry standards

• Monitor KPIs across all departments, identifying risks, trends, and areas for improvement

• Lead, manage, and develop two QA team members, supporting their performance and professional growth

• Support the strategic growth of the site over the next 18 months through robust technical leadership

• Proven experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical role within the food manufacturing industry

• Strong working knowledge of HACCP

• Experience managing food safety and quality systems in a factory environment

• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the technical function

• Confident communicator, able to work effectively with factory teams, senior stakeholders, customers, and regulators

• BRC / BRCGS accreditation experience

• Experience working in a growing or changing business environment

• Audit management experience (customer, third-party, regulatory)

• Salary: 70,000 - 90,000 (dependent on experience)

• Overtime / Shift Allowance: Not applicable

• Days - 9am-5pm

• Holidays: 20 days + Bank Holidays