Technical Manager

Technical Manager

• Location: Oxfordshire
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum

Reed Food & FMCG are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a Food Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. This role involves implementing a robust scientific approach and managing company due diligence to ensure that all products are safe, legal, and comply with both legal and customer food safety and quality standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Lead and develop the Technical Team, ensuring optimal service to both internal and external customers.
• Drive technical standards forward in collaboration with the Quality System Coordinator, Hygiene & Facilities Manager, and the site Operations Team.
• Manage customer complaint and quality failure investigations, defining root causes and implementing controls to prevent recurrence.
• Serve as the HACCP team leader, ensuring all required validations are recorded appropriately.
• Actively participate in site teams, working on projects related to complaints, quality failures, and new technology introductions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum HACCP Level 3 (Level 4 desirable) and preferably BRC Lead Auditor qualified.
• Significant experience working with the BRC standard and a strong knowledge of allergens and Food Legislation.
• Experience with retail customers and an understanding of retail codes of practice.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused with a natural ability to develop robust customer relationships.
• Ability to plan, manage, and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

To apply for this position, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV to be considered for an immediate interview.