Technical Manager

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee quality systems and ensure food safety compliance across the Bristol site. This role involves managing auditing procedures, documentation, and collaborating with senior management to drive continuous improvements. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years' experience in a technical role within food manufacturing, alongside necessary food safety qualifications. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered, including a Christmas shutdown.

Benefits

Christmas shutdown

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Technical/QA role within food manufacturing or packing.
• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 (minimum).
• Strong understanding of auditing, food safety systems and FSSC 22000.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve site quality systems.
• Manage Quality/Food Safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and specification standards.

Skills

Technical/QA role experience

Food Safety Level 3

HACCP Level 3

Understanding of auditing

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Overview

Technical Manager
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE

A rapidly expanding food manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a confident and ambitious Technical Manager to take ownership of quality systems, food safety compliance and technical standards across the site. The site is looking to achieve BRC accreditation within the next 12 months. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior management and drive continuous improvement whilst remaining "hands on"

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve site quality systems to meet customer and certification requirements
• Own and manage all Quality/Food Safety documentation, including version and change control
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, traceability, labelling and specification standards
• Lead FSSC 22000 auditing procedures and drive completion of corrective actions
• Conduct internal audits (FSSC 22000, GMP, customer-specific)
• Lead the site HACCP program
• Complete customer/third-party SAQs and technical information requests
• Manage supplier non-conformances and close out actions
• Investigate customer complaints, identify trends and implement improvements
• Support traceability challenges, mass balances and product reviews
• Maintain raw material and finished product specifications
• Drive continuous improvement of technical and manufacturing standards
• Support investigations into quality issues and collaborate with the Factory Manager
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, suppliers and customer technical teams
• Support NPD with artwork approval, shelf-life studies, HACCP inputs and product trials

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Technical/QA role within food manufacturing or packing
• Food Safety Level 3 and HACCP Level 3 (minimum)
• Strong understanding of auditing, food safety systems and FSSC 22000
• Confident leading audits and communicating with customers and suppliers
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Salary £50,000 pa plus excellent Benefits including Christmas shutdown

Keywords: QA Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Technical Supervisor, Technical Team Lead, Technical Manager