Technical Manager

b3 jobs ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

b3 jobs ltd in Birmingham, UK, is seeking a Technical Manager to lead technical, specification and compliance across the site, ensuring products meet safety, quality, legality and customer specs. You will drive audits, maintain standards, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a degree in a food-related field, HACCP/food safety qualifications, and audit experience. The position offers a 40-hour week with some remote flexibility after six months.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant food science discipline is required.
• Ideally HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety in Manufacturing Level 4.
• Certified Internal/Lead Auditor qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical, specification and compliance across the site to meet safety, quality and customer specs.
• Lead audits, maintain QMS, HACCP and TACCP plans, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage customer portal submissions, approvals, and KPI reporting; support corrective actions.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Audit experience

QA leadership

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related

Job description

Technical Manager

to £50,000
Birmingham
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 9118

The company

Well-established and successful manufacturer of a diverse range of ready meals plus buffet food who are BRC AA graded. Catering to all dietary preferences with an eye on creativity and nutrition without compromising on price or quality.

About the Technical Manager job

You will be responsible for all technical, specifications and compliance across the site to ensure all products manufactured meet strict safety, quality, legality and customer specifications while driving continuous improvement, managing site technical audits, and maintaining industry certification standards.

Key tasks

• Maintain, update, and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS), HACCP, and TACCP plans.
• Lead site preparation for and hosting of unannounced and announced third-party audits (e.g., BRCGS, and major customer audits).
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and audit findings.
• Manage customer technical portal submissions, specification approvals, and technical KPI reporting.
• Foster a robust Food Safety Culture across all site departments through regular training, clear communication, and operational engagement.

About You

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline.
• Ideally Level 4 HACCP and Level 4 Food Safety in Manufacturing.
• Certified Internal/Lead Auditor qualification.
• 3-5+ years in a Technical Manager or Deputy Technical Manager role within a high-care, high-risk or ambient food manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of managing and achieving top-grade results in BRCGS audits.
• Strong working knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, labelling requirements, allergen management, and raw material traceability.

More details

The Technical Managerjob (ref 9118) is based inBirminghamand is payingup to £50,000according to your experience.

The working hours are 40 hours per week but with flexibility. After 6 months then there would be the possibility of some working remotely.

Alternate job titles

Head of Technical | QA Manager | Quality Assurance Manager | Senior Quality Manager | Food Manufacturing Technical Management Jobs | Food Safety Jobs | Assistant Technical Manager | Technical Supervisor