Technical Manager

We''re partnering with an innovative food manufacturer looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the site''s Food Safety, Quality, Legality, Authenticity, and Compliance agenda. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where you''ll influence technical strategy, champion continuous improvement, and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional products to some of the UK''s leading retailers. Technical ManagerSouthampton 55,000 - 60,000 D.O.E + 5% bonusPermanent What You''ll Be Doing:Lead the site''s Technical, Quality Assurance, and Process teams, embedding a culture of food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operationOwn and continuously enhance the site''s Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, UK Food Law, customer Codes of Practice, and retailer standardsChair and manage HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP programmes, overseeing allergen management, traceability, food defence, authenticity, hygiene, and foreign body prevention systemsLead customer, retailer, third-party, and certification audits, driving audit readiness and implementing robust corrective and preventative actionsAct as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders, leading technical reviews, product launches, complaint reduction initiatives, and first production approvalsProvide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, supporting NPD, process optimisation, ..... full job details .....