Job Description:

Technical Manager

Worcestershire
Circa £45,000 + Great Benefits

Our client is a highly successful and well-established food manufacturing business with an enviable reputation for quality, service and long-term customer partnerships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a profitable organisation that continues to invest in its people, products and processes. Known for its positive culture and supportive leadership team, the business has excellent staff retention, with many employees building long-term careers through genuine opportunities for progression and development.

As Technical Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the site's quality and compliance standards while acting as a trusted contact for both customers and suppliers. Leading a team of two, you will have the autonomy to drive improvements, influence decision-making and contribute to the continued success of the business.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and continuously improving the site's Quality Management System.
• Leading internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Ensuring compliance with all food safety, legality and quality standards.
• Acting as the primary technical contact for customers and suppliers.
• Managing customer queries, complaints and corrective actions.
• Supporting supplier approval, compliance and performance activities.
• Maintaining technical documentation, specifications and records.
• Leading HACCP and food safety processes across the site.
• Managing, developing and supporting two direct reports.
• Driving a culture of continuous improvement throughout the business.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Experience in a Technical Manager, QA Manager or Assistant Technical Manager position within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, food safety and compliance.
• Experience managing customer and supplier relationships.
• A proven track record of leading audits and driving improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• HACCP qualification and a solid understanding of food legislation.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring team members.

What's On Offer?

• Circa £45,000 salary.
• Great benefits package.
• Join a stable, profitable and growing business.
• Work for an organisation with an outstanding reputation in its sector.
• Be part of a business where people are genuinely valued and recognised for their contribution.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development.
• Supportive and approachable leadership team.
• Long-term career stability with a company that enjoys high employee retention.
• The opportunity to make a real impact within a respected and successful operation.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please get in touch. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.