Technical Account Manager FTC - 12 months, Food Manufacturing

The Foodie Recruiter Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks and discounts

Job summary

The Foodie Recruiter Ltd is seeking a Technical Account Manager for a 12 month fixed-term contract at a state-of-the-art food manufacturing site in Greater Manchester.

You will lead a small Technical Team, manage key supplier relationships, ensure regulatory compliance, and support NPD launches while championing continuous improvement on site.

Qualifications

• Senior experience in the food industry with customer-facing responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, regulatory requirements and audits.
• Proficient with compliance systems and documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small technical team handling issue resolution and product launches.
• Oversee food safety, regulatory compliance, audits and supplier risk tools.
• Drive continuous improvement and author technical documentation.
• Coordinate with NPD to support successful launches and ERP projects.
• Deliver internal audits and reduce deviations from specifications.

Skills

Food industry experience

Senior customer-facing experience

Regulatory awareness

Education

Food science degree

Tools

Compliance software

Job description

Technical Account Manager (FTC) Food Manufacturing

Are you ready for a 12 month adventure with one of the most dynamic food manufacturing businesses around?

If you value a highly collaborative, culturally diverse environment and thrive on developing high-performing teams, building strong customer relationships, managing key suppliers and working within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, we d love to hear from you.

The Company

This opportunity exists within one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in Europe with ambitious expansion plans. We are now looking for a Technical Account Manager to join the Technical Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract in Greater Manchester.

This is a fully site-based role in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing operation with strong environmental credentials.

About the role of Technical Account Manager

• Managing a small team, responsible for technical issues resolution, product delivery / new launches and maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Overseeing food safety, and regulatory compliance, whilst managing the implementation of the BRC Global Standard and preparing for audits.
• Integrating & Monitoring supplier approval systems, compliance and risk management tools.
• Championing continuous improvement initiatives
• Authoring and review of technical documentation
• Carrying out and managing the internal audit program and investigating deviations from specification, including proactively reducing customer complaints
• Key contact for NPD, working alongside the team to ensure successful launches.
• Quality Culture Lead delivering workshops with site employees
• Supporting with implementation of new projects, i.e. ERP

About You

• Food Science/Food-related Degree (or equivalent) would be highly desirable
• Relevant, recent experience in food industry in a senior customer-facing role
• Excellent technical knowledge regarding policies, laws, standards and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Confident using technical systems and software related to compliance.
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity.
• Collaborative and approachable

And finally

Technical is the backbone of any food factory. This is a great opportunity to gain expertise in a state-of-the-art factory, supporting the Technical team through a 12 month period of maternity leave.

• Brand new, high-tech work environment, newly built, modern, state of the art automated machinery and clean facilities
• Rapidly growing, subsidiary of a very successful food business
• Excellent staff perks and discounts
• Strong sustainability values; an environmentally conscious food business

Applicants must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK.