Technical Manager

Job Title: Technical Manager

Location: Leicester

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000

Job Summary: This role is responsible ensuring that all products manufactured by the company meet safety, quality, and legal requirements. This role involves monitoring and maintaining the companies and customers quality assurance systems, food safety audit and HACCP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the company's quality management system and HACCP.
• Ensure manufacturing complies with legislation and guidelines.
• Advise on hygiene, housekeeping, factory fabrication, and food handling practices.
• Ensure compliance with customer policies, standards, and the BRC Global Standard for food safety.
• Provide expertise on food safety and quality-related matters to external customers.
• Act as the main contact for customer audits and liaise with auditors.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Oversee the launch of new products and manage the artwork approval system.
• Collaborate with production and commercial teams to ensure products meet customer specifications and legal standards.
• Set and monitor team and individual KPIs based on business plans.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a technical role within the food industry is essential.
• Knowledge of HACCP, BRC, and retail audit requirements.
• Awareness of food legislation standards and health and safety regulations.