Technical Manager

Are you a hands-on Technical Manager looking for an opportunity to drive real change within a growing branded food manufacturer? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious SME food business at a pivotal stage of growth, supporting the transition from a SALSA-approved operation into a new purpose-built BRCGS manufacturing facility. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll play a key role in shaping technical standards, embedding food safety culture, and implementing scalable systems that support long-term business growth. The business offers genuine autonomy within a collaborative environment, alongside the opportunity to work across an exciting innovation-led product portfolio with strong market appeal. This role would suit someone who enjoys building systems, improving standards, and driving operational compliance within a fast-moving manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for, but not limited to: • Leading the implementation, management, and continuous improvement of the site QMS and food safety systems • Supporting the transition into a new purpose-built BRCGS manufacturing facility • Driving the implementation and embedding of BRCGS standards to achieve full audit readiness and certification • Developing and improving scalable technical systems, processes, and compliance controls • Promoting a strong food safety and quality culture across all departments • Managing compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, Organic, SEDEX, and regulatory requirements • Leading internal audits, supporting external and customer audits, and maintaining audit readiness • Managing CAPA processes, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities • Overseeing allergen management, traceability, hygiene, CCP controls, and product safety systems • Managing non-conformances, product holds, complaints investigations, and food safety incidents • Supporting supplier approval, supplier performance monitoring, and specification management • Coordinating traceability exercises and mock recalls • Supporting technical aspects of NPD, operational change, and site transition activities • Leading and developing the technical team while driving accountability and ownership • Monitoring technical KPIs, compliance trends, and operational risks What’s required? • Strong experience within a Technical or Quality Management role within food manufacturing • Proven experience implementing or managing BRCGS systems and audit preparation • Strong knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, traceability, and food safety controls • Experience improving technical systems and operational processes within a growing business • Strong track record of driving food safety culture and continuous improvement • Experience managing audits, CAPA processes, supplier quality, and compliance verification • Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment • Experience supporting a factory build, site transition, or migration from SALSA to BRCGS would be highly advantageous What’s in it for you? Salary circa £65,000.00 A rare opportunity to join a growing branded manufacturer at a transformative stage, giving you the chance to make a genuine impact on technical standards, systems, and long-term business success. Do you think you fit the criteria? Want to find out more about the role?