Location: West SussexSalary: 60,000- 70,000Role: Technical ManagerA highly respected and long standing client of ours within the food and drink industry is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to lead their on-site technical function.This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Technical Director, where you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality across all site operations.Responsibilities:-Lead and manage the site''s technical and quality team.-Own and develop the food safety and quality management systems.-Ensure full compliance with BRC standards and customer codes of practice - including major UK retailers.-Lead all external audits and customer visits, acting as the site''s key technical representative.-Drive the internal audit programme, ensuring continuous improvement and high standards.-Champion a food safety and quality culture across the site.Requirements:-Proven experience in a similar Technical Manager or senior technical role within food manufacturing.-Strong working knowledge of BRC and HACCP standards.-Previous experience working with major retailers is essential.-Experience with chilled products is advantageous, though not essential.-A confident leader who can inspire teams and manage technical functions with assurance.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a progressive, well-established food business and take ownership of a critical technical function within their operation.The ideal candidate ..... full job details .....