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Technical Manager

Manningtree Permanent £45,000 - £65,000 per year View Job Description
Our client are a global food manufacturer known for producing high-quality products available at major retailers across the UK who are looking for a Technical Manager.
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  • Opportunity to work in an FMCG food business with global reach!
  • A culture that values quality, innovation, and team collaboration

About Our Client

Our client are a global food manufacturer known for producing high-quality products available at major retailers across the UK who are looking for a Technical Manager. Based around Great Oakley area of Essex, this role reports to the Group Head of Technical and is responsible for upholding the company's high standards in product quality, processing systems, and factory practices.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Manager:

  • Act as deputy to the Group Head of Technical.
  • Lead and advise site teams on food safety, quality, and environmental hygiene.
  • Drive continuous improvement in technical operations and food safety culture.
  • Develop and ensure adherence to quality management systems and process controls.
  • Work towards KPIs related to consumer complaints, audit performance, pest control, and hygiene compliance.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and authorities on technical matters.
  • Write and verify product specifications.

The Successful Applicant

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in team management and UK Manufacturing
  • Ideally ambient experience eg; dry products (flour, lentils)
  • Has led BRC audits
  • Implemented food safety culture
  • Must have Retail experience and can work cross functionally
  • Strong technical knowledge with the ability to provide support and guidance.
  • Proven project management experience.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in the food industry or similar environment is a plus.
  • HACCP Level 3 or 4, TACCP/VACCP Level 2, and Lead Auditor training required.
  • Solid understanding of BRC standards.

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £65k
  • Access to a staff benefits platform, including a discount club and a wellbeing/EAP scheme
  • Annual leave offering 22 days plus bank holidays
  • A culture that values quality, innovation, and team collaboration



If this is of interest to you please reach out to me on 07974424432!

Contact
Katie Green
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6515525
Phone number
+442072692106

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Quality, Technical
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Manningtree
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katie Green
Consultant phone
+442072692106
Job reference
JN-082024-6515525