Technical Manager

Alexander Steele Recruitment has partnered with a leading food manufacturing group supplying a wide range of delicious products to retailers and foodservice outlets across the UK. We are supporting them in appointing a Technical Manager at their site in South Wales. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager who s ready to step up into a more senior role. On offer: Salary £50,000 to £60,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced company pension The role: Develop, implement, and maintain technical and quality strategies aligned with company objectives. Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Lead and manage the technical function, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality excellence. Oversee product quality assurance and control processes to guarantee consistent product standards. Manage and coordinate internal and external audits, including customer and third-party inspections. Act as the primary technical contact for key customers and stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships. Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product quality or safety issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, NPD, hygiene, and supply chain to support new product development and process improvements. Ensure effective documentation and control of technical specifications, procedures, and quality records. Monitor and report on KPIs, implementing improvements where ..... full job details .....