Technical Manager in Exeter

Energy Jobline CVL; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company near Exeter is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee food safety and quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and proven experience in food manufacturing. Responsibilities include leading a quality team, managing audits, and troubleshooting technical issues. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £38,000 DOE with a mix of office and factory-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
• Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
• Prepare and manage internal and third-party audits.
• Coordinate HACCP program activities.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.

Skills

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Proven experience in food manufacturing

Practical experience with BRC accreditation

Practical experience with ISO 9001

Practical experience with HACCP

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Technical Manager

Location: Exeter

Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE

Fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturer of premium products in a Technical Manager role. Based near Exeter, this position reports directly to the Technical Director and offers a varied workload split 50% office-based and 50% factory-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
• Prepare, manage, and follow up on all internal and third‑party audits, including BRCGS and customer‑specific inspections.
• Coordinate HACCP program activities when required.
• Oversee day‑to‑day management of all Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance aspects.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Troubleshoot technical and process issues on site.
• Validate shopfloor processes and machinery implementation.
• Support production efficiencies from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team to build awareness of quality and technical issues.
• Manage pest control visits and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Oversee external calibrations (scales, magnets, X‑Ray).
• Support NPD technical sign‑off during first productions.
• Provide cover for the Technical Director when required.
• Carry out other technical duties as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
• Desirable: Experience in internal auditing, customer audits, and handling customer technical queries.
• Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.

Key Words: Technical Manager | QA | Quality Assurance | QMS | Quality Systems | Quality Audit | Technical Assistant | Food Science | Quality Supervisor | HACCP | BRC | ISO9001 | Food Manufacturing

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