Technical Manager

Henderson Brown Recruitment; Boston; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days holiday

Pension

Onsite parking

Training & development

Descrizione del lavoro

Henderson Brown Recruitment is partnering with a leading fresh business near Boston, Lincolnshire, UK, to appoint a Technical Manager. The role focuses on owning the technical department, maintaining BRCGS and UK Food Law compliance, and leading HACCP/TACCP/VACCP programs.

It requires strong leadership, audit experience, and a drive for continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead the Technical, QA, and Process teams, drive QMS enhancements, and collaborate with production,

Competenze

• Proven leadership of Technical/QA/Process teams in food manufacturing.
• Experience implementing and maintaining QMS to standards such as BRCGS/UK Food Law.
• Experience leading HACCP/TACCP/VACCP programmes including allergen management and traceability.

Mansioni

• Lead the site's Technical, Quality Assurance, and Process teams, embedding food safety and continuous improvement.
• Own and enhance the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure compliance with standards and retailer codes of practice.
• Chair and manage HACCP, TACCP, VACCP programmes, including allergen management and traceability.
• Lead audits with customers, retailers, and third parties and drive corrective actions.
• Act as primary technical contact for customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders, leading reviews and new product launches.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, support NPD and process optimisation.
• Monitor KPIs such as customer complaints, audit performance, Right First Time, GMP, supplier performance, and Cost of Quality.
• Develop, coach, and inspire Technical and QA teams while collaborating across functions to deliver excellence and protect product integrity.

Conoscenze

Technical leadership

Quality management

Auditing

Stakeholder management

Food safety

Descrizione del lavoro

Technical Manager

Customer Facing

£55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Monday - Friday

Near to Boston, Lincolnshire

Henderson Brown are partnered with a leading fresh business who are looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership and accountability for the technical department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record with leading from the front and experience with Food safety, Quality, Legality and Compliance. They are looking for experience coupled with drive and motivation.

The business is ever growing and now really is an exciting time to join the journey and place your stamp on the evolution of the future for the organisation. Please note the location is near Boston, Lincolnshire.

Experience Technical Manager

• Lead the site's Technical, Quality Assurance, and Process teams, embedding a culture of food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation
• Own and continuously enhance the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, UK Food Law, customer Codes of Practice, and retailer standards
• Chair and manage HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP programmes, overseeing allergen management, traceability, food defence, authenticity, hygiene, and foreign body prevention systems
• Lead customer, retailer, third-party, and certification audits, driving audit readiness and implementing robust corrective and preventative actions
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders, leading technical reviews, product launches, complaint reduction initiatives, and first production approvals
• Provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, supporting NPD, process optimisation, risk assessments, factory trials, and continuous manufacturing improvements
• Monitor and analyse Technical KPIs including customer complaints, audit performance, Right First Time, GMP compliance, supplier performance, and Cost of Quality, implementing data-driven improvement strategies
• Develop, coach, and inspire the Technical and QA teams while collaborating with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial functions to deliver operational excellence and protect product integrity

Requirements Technical Manager

• Proven Technical Management or Senior Quality leadership experience within a BRC-certified food manufacturing environment
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, traceability, UK Food Law, retailer standards, and Quality Management Systems
• Demonstrable experience leading customer, retailer, and third-party audits, with a strong track record of delivering continuous improvement and food safety excellence
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with major UK retailers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Own transport and full UK working rights (no sponsorship or visas available)
• Commutable distance from near Boston, Lincolnshire.

Benefits Product Developer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Onsite parking
• Investment in training and development

Please note that the role of product Developer is located near Boston, Lincolnshire.