Technical Manager

Site Technical ManagerLocation: SomersetThe RoleWe are seeking an experienced Site Technical Manager to take overall responsibility for food safety, quality, legality and technical compliance across a busy food manufacturing site in Somerset.This is a key leadership position, responsible for managing and developing the site Technical function, driving a strong food safety culture and ensuring the site consistently meets customer, regulatory and certification requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage all food safety, quality, legality and compliance systems across the site.Manage, coach and develop the Site Technical Team, ensuring high standards of performance and accountability.Promote and embed a positive food safety and quality culture throughout the wider site.Act as the site lead for HACCP, VACCP and TACCP.Maintain and continually improve compliance with BRCGS, customer standards, codes of practice and relevant legislation, including export requirements.Work closely with the Site Management Team to ensure technical compliance is incorporated into new projects, processes and initiatives.Take the lead on technical matters during customer audits, customer visits and regulatory inspections.Establish, monitor and review technical KPIs, using these to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Oversee the supplier and traded goods approval process, monitoring supplier performance and taking action where required.Identify and implement new approaches to improve site technical performance and standards.Manage the creation, review and control of product specifications.Collaborate with the wider technical function and support technical projects across the wider business as required.About YouThe successful candidate will ideally have:A strong track record within food technical management, ideally gained within a manufacturing environment.Proven experience of leading, managing and developing technical teams.Strong experience in customer, certification and regulatory audit leadership.A comprehensive understanding of food safety systems, quality standards and regulatory compliance.Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.The ability to work collaboratively with operational and senior management teams while also providing strong technical leadership.Desirable ExperienceA degree or relevant qualification in Food Science or a related discipline.Experience managing export and multi-market regulatory requirements.Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and their application within food manufacturing.Discipline(s): Food & DrinkJob type: Permanent