Technical Manager - FMCG

Tailor Made Resources; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food importer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee product quality and manage a team of Technologists. The successful candidate will work closely with retail customers and suppliers to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, including BRC and HACCP. This role includes responsibilities for managing specifications, customer audits, and contributing to quality improvement plans. A salary range of £45,000 to £50,000 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Must have strong understanding of food safety standards including BRC, HACCP.
• Experience managing quality improvement plans in the food sector.
• Ability to navigate customer technical systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers and commercial teams for supply awareness.
• Ensure effective product use to maximize business profit.
• Prepare for customers and suppliers' audits and technical visits.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality & Technical protocols

Exposure to retail customer expectations

Experience in Quality / Technical Management

Job description

Our client is an established food importer currently achieving high levels of sustained growth across their category.

We currently offer an exciting opportunity to join the team as Technical Manager.

The position of Technical Manager will work with key retail customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure product quality meets customer specification and all product meets company and customer policy requirements for product safety, quality and legality. This Technical Manager role will manage a team of Technologists.

Responsibilities

• Work with suppliers and the commercial team to ensure full awareness of current supply and communicate any issues with future supply
• Ensure all product is used effectively and efficiently to maximise profit for the business
• Navigate customer technical systems to manage specifications and Due Diligence
• Management and contribution to quality improvement plan for each product area
• Manage the preparation for customers/supplier technical/quality visits and audits
• Maintain knowledge of customer complaints
• Be a key member of the HACCP team.

Requirements

• Exposure to and knowledge of retail customers expectations and standards
• Experience gained in a Quality / Technical Management position
• Knowledge of Quality & Technical protocols within the food sectorBRC, HACCP, Food Safety and 3rd party Audits.

Salary: £45-50k

Location: South East England / Kent