Technical Manager - Food Production

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Technical Manager to lead food safety, quality and compliance across a food manufacturer who sits within the Food Service sector. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping and embedding a best-in-class food safety culture, ensuring the business is fully audit-ready every day, and leading all technical and hygiene functions across the organisation. Lead and develop the technical and hygiene teams to support current operations and future growth Define and deliver the company’s food safety and quality strategy Drive a strong food safety culture across the business Ensure full compliance with all food safety, legal and customer requirements Lead all customer, third-party and regulatory audits Oversee HACCP, allergen management, GMP and traceability systems Investigate and resolve customer complaints through root cause analysis and corrective actions Degree qualified or equivalent in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline Significant senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing Strong knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP and food safety legislation Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Pay range and compensation package Salary – c£60,000 + Bonus and associated Benefits