Technical Manager

About the Company

We are recruiting for a Technical Manager to join an established and successful dairy products business based in Wiltshire. With more than 40 years of experience supplying customers worldwide, the company works in partnership with leading dairy manufacturers across the UK and Ireland and exports the majority of its products to international markets.

About the Role

As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the business.

Responsibilities

• Managing and continuously improving the Quality Management System to maintain BRCGS and customer standards.
• Leading HACCP, TACCP and VACCP programmes across the business.
• Acting as the site lead for food safety, quality and technical compliance.
• Managing supplier approval, supplier audits and the Supplier Assurance Programme.
• Investigating customer complaints, non-conformances and quality issues, implementing robust corrective and preventative actions.
• Supporting new product development activities and ensuring products meet all legal and customer requirements.
• Leading, developing and mentoring the Technical team.
• Managing goods-in quality processes and laboratory analysis activities.
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Driving environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects, including the development of ERP and quality systems.

Qualifications

• Food Technology Degree or equivalent qualification.

Required Skills

• Previous experience in a Technical Manager, Quality Manager or similar leadership role within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of BRCGS standards and food safety management systems.
• Proven HACCP leadership experience.
• Experience managing customer audits, supplier approvals and quality investigations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• HACCP qualification.
• Experience of ERP systems and process improvement projects.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Manager, Quality Manager, QA Manager, Technical Team Manager, Quality Systems Manager, Compliance Manager, Food Safety Manager, Technical Supervisor or Senior Quality professional within food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.

Pay range and compensation package

£Competitive DOE + Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.