Technical Manager

Head of TechnicalFull-time Permanent Up to 70,000The RoleReporting to the Site General Manager, the Head of Technical is the guardian of technical excellence, ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, quality, and integrity.Working closely with Production, Operations and Milling teams, you will embed robust technical governance into daily operations - balancing compliance, commercial priorities and artisan craft.Through leadership, continuous improvement and a strong floor presence, you will ensure technical standards are a cultural norm, not a tick-box exercise.Key ResponsibilitiesFood Safety and Quality LeadershipOwn and continuously develop the Food Safety and Product Integrity framework across all sites.Lead and maintain HACCP, including TACCP and VACCP, ensuring risk assessments are robust, current and operationally embedded.Provide expert oversight of allergen management, gluten control, traceability, raw material risk profiling, testing regimes and product verification.Act as the senior authority on food safety and legality, with the autonomy to stop production or dispatch where necessary.Certification and Audit ManagementLead technical strategy for BRCGS Food Safety, FEMAS, Organic, Biodynamic and Gluten-Free certification schemes.Act as senior technical representative during third-party audits, customer visits and regulatory inspections.Ensure audit findings drive meaningful improvements rather than reactive compliance.Oversee the Gluten-Free ..... full job details .....