Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food manufacturing is seeking a skilled Technical Manager to lead their technical and quality teams. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with BRC and retailer standards, managing audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with various departments to uphold the highest standards of food safety and product quality. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing business, with a competitive salary and the chance to lead a dedicated team. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for quality, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical management within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRC and retailer standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
• Manage quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Technical Management

Food Safety Compliance

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Audit Management

Job description

Job Description

Technical Manager – Food Manufacturing

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established food manufacturing business in the Greater Manchester area. They are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead their technical and quality teams, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, compliance, and product quality.

The Role:

1. Leading the technical function, ensuring compliance with BRC, food safety, and retailer standards – they achieved BRC AA+ in their most recent audit.
2. Managing quality assurance processes, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Working cross-functionally with production, NPD, and senior management to drive quality and compliance standards.
4. Acting as the key point of contact for customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven technical management experience within food manufacturing.
2. Strong understanding of BRC and retailer standards.
3. Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills.
4. Ability to manage audits, investigations, and compliance reporting effectively.
5. A proactive and strategic mindset to drive improvements.

What’s on Offer:

1. Competitive salary up to £60,000 DOE.
2. A leadership role in a well-established and growing business.
3. The opportunity to make a significant impact on quality and compliance within the company.