Technical Manager

JK Recruitment Ltd; Willand; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to oversee and optimize their technical operations. This role entails leading the compliance function for food safety laws, interfacing with customers about quality issues, and preparing for audits. Candidates should hold a degree in Food Science or a related field and possess strong knowledge of food safety regulations. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in this position. This is a full-time, fixed-term contract lasting 3 months.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical compliance function ensuring food safety legislative requirements.
• Interface directly with customers regarding food safety and quality issues.
• Ensure procedures for managing food safety and quality systems.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Experience in product development

Education

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Technical Manager for a well respected food manufacturer to oversee and optimise the organisation's technical operations.

Overview

• To lead the technical compliance function of the site ensuring legislative requirements for food safety within the production environment.
• To interface directly with the customer regarding compliance to food safety and quality issues.
• To ensure that procedures are in place to manage food safety and quality systems e.g. GMP, HACCP.
• To interface with external bodies with regards to customer and 3rd party audits and follow up any non conformance in a timely manner.
• To ensure all preparations are in place for annual BRCGS audit.

Audit Responsibilities

• Audit non-conformance - 3rd party, customer
• Complaints and customer rejections
• Staff development

Requirements

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience in product development and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 3 months

Work Location: In person