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Technical Manager Manager - food manufacturing

Ashford
3 days ago
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Technical Manager
This is a well-established, forward-thinking food manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation and sustainability. The business is committed to producing high-quality products using ethical practices, certified supply chains, and renewable energy.
About the Technical Manager job
The purpose of your role will be to focus on ensuring the company meets customer, regulatory, and external accreditation requirements for quality and food safety, maintaining legal compliance, and achieving industry certifications. Act as part of the senior leadership team driving continuous improvement.
Key tasks

  • Maintain and develop BRCGS and ensure audit readiness. Oversee HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, and the wider Quality Management System.
  • Manage supplier approvals, handle any issues or complaints, maintain traceability, and make sure all processes meet high standards for food safety, quality, and sustainability.
  • Stay on top of current and emerging legislation, manage labelling and external portals and work with external bodies to ensure the company adapts to any changes in legislation.
  • Lead the QA team, deliver training, encourage a strong food safety and health and safety culture, and collaborate across departments. Make sure everyone understands and follows quality and regulatory standards while helping drive continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to operational efficiency, shaping a positive workplace culture, and implementing improvements in quality, safety, and compliance to support the business.
    About You
  • The successful candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, in a Quality Assurance, Technical, or Regulatory at a managerial level.
  • A strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP/TACCP/VACCP principles is essential.
  • With Qualifications such as Level 3 Food Hygiene, Auditor training, optional IOSH or Health and Safety.
  • You shall be skilled in effective team leadership, ongoing coaching, GMP implementation, and regulatory compliance.
    More details
    The Technical Manager job (ref:8987) is paying up to £55,000 according to your experience.
    The working hours are usual office hours Monday to Friday.
    This is a site-based role and is commutable from Ashford, Canterbury, Dover, Maidstone, and London via high-speed rail.
    Alternate job titles - Food Regulatory Affairs Jobs | Food Compliance Officer | Food Technical Jobs | Regulatory Affairs Officer | Technical Officer | Regulatory Advisor | Food Technical Compliance Jobs | Food Manufacturing Regulatory Jobs | Quality Assurance Manager | QA Manager | Head of Quality | Food Manufacturing QA Management Jobs | Food Industry QA Jobs | Technical Manager

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