Technical Manager

• Location: Gloucestershire
• Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Salary: £48,000 Per Annum

Reed Food & FMCG are recruiting for Technical Manager to lead the Technical Department at a large Food Manufacturing Company in Gloucestershire.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Provide strategic leadership in the continuous improvement of food safety, technical compliance, and culture development.
• Direct Quality Assurance operations to ensure alignment with quality standards.
• Develop and control quality programs and monitor the Production Department’s conformance with quality systems.
• Audit and manage company operations to ensure legal compliance and provide due diligence.
• Maintain and develop the HACCP food safety plan, process control systems, and documentation to meet company and customer requirements.
• Host site accreditation and manage annual BRC certification and customer audits.
• Offer technical support during the New Product Development (NPD) process, including the approval of new suppliers, products, and processes to meet business strategies.
• Resolve customer complaints by liaising with relevant departments to ensure target levels are achieved and improved upon.
• Oversee the operations of the laboratory, managing the Laboratory Manager, Quality Technician, and Farm Liaison Officer.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a family-owned company with a strong ethical focus.
• Be part of a team that values empathy and collaboration.
• Engage in meaningful work that supports local communities and sustainable practices.

If you are interested in this role, please apply asap with your up-to-date CV.