Technical Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is recruiting for a Technical Manager for a leading FMCG food manufacturer in the UK. The role focuses on overseeing and implementing robust technical standards, QA processes, and compliance systems to drive continuous improvement and regulatory adherence.

The ideal candidate has chilled food/manufacturing experience (ideally meat or similar products) and a proven ability to lead technical teams, manage budgets, and push for manufacturing excellence across safety, hygiene

Qualifications

• Experience in chilled meat/product manufacturing is essential.
• Strong track record in food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products meet food safety, quality and regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC, customer requirements); oversee quality control, internal audits and non-conformance actions.
• Optimise production efficiency by overseeing technical processes, equipment performance and SOP implementation.
• Lead technical teams, manage budgets, train staff, and foster a culture of safety, hygiene and continuous improvement.
• Represent customer and consumer interests and drive sustainability initiatives by tracking KPIs and environmental standards.

Skills

HACCP

GMP

BRC

Quality assurance

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Budget management

Staff training

Regulatory compliance

Job description

A leading FMCG Food Manufacturer is currently seeking a Technical Manager to join their team to oversee and implement robust technical standards, quality assurance processes, and compliance systems. With expert knowledge and strategic influence, they will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the business in maintaining the highest industry standards.

Chilled food manufactuing experience is essential for this role, ideally Meat / similar products Manufacturing experience.

Technical Manager responsibilities include:

• Ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC, customer requirements). Oversee quality control, internal audits, and non-conformance actions.
• Optimise production efficiency by overseeing technical processes, equipment performance, and SOP implementation. Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Lead Technical teams, manage budgets, train staff, and foster a culture of safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement. Represent customer and consumer interests.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and environmental standards, track key KPIs (efficiency, waste, downtime, quality issues), and drive sustainability initiatives.

You will be a Technical Manager with experience working in a Food manufacturing environment. Meat manufacturing experience is essential.