Technical Manager - Quality & Food Safety Leader (MultiSite)

Manucomm Recruitment Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company near Exeter is seeking a Technical Manager to lead quality and food safety activities. The role involves managing technical teams across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining robust supplier systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and capable of delivering effective solutions in a fast-paced environment. A minimum Level 3 HACCP & Food Safety qualification and strong knowledge of BRC standards are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in driving a culture of quality and food safety.
• Hands-on operational understanding, assisting in real-time challenges.
• Strong leadership skills overseeing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical teams across both sites.
• Drive a culture of quality, food safety, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance.
• Manage private label compliance and customer standards.
• Represent the business during customer audits and visits.

Skills

Strong knowledge of BRC

Private label compliance experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum Level 3 HACCP & Food Safety qualification

Job description

A food manufacturing company near Exeter is seeking a Technical Manager to lead quality and food safety activities. The role involves managing technical teams across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and maintaining robust supplier systems. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and capable of delivering effective solutions in a fast-paced environment. A minimum Level 3 HACCP & Food Safety qualification and strong knowledge of BRC standards are required.