Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Exeter
Up to £38,000 DOE

Fantastic opportunity to join an established and growing manufacturer of premium products in a Technical Manager role.

Based near Exeter, this position reports directly to the Technical Director and offers a varied workload split 50% office-based and 50% factory-based.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the workload of the Quality Team.
• Prepare, manage, and follow up on all internal and third-party audits, including BRCGS and customer-specific inspections.
• Coordinate HACCP program activities when required.
• Oversee day-to-day management of all Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance aspects.
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints.
• Troubleshoot technical and process issues on site.
• Validate shopfloor processes and machinery implementation.
• Support production efficiencies from a technical perspective.
• Provide technical guidance and training to the manufacturing team to build awareness of quality and technical issues.
• Manage pest control visits and ensure recommendations are implemented.
• Oversee external calibrations (scales, magnets, X-Ray).
• Support NPD technical sign-off during first productions.
• Provide cover for the Technical Director when required.
• Carry out other technical duties as needed.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing.
• Practical experience with BRC accreditation, ISO 9001, and HACCP.
• Desirable: Experience in internal auditing, customer audits, and handling customer technical queries.
• Flexible and able to work effectively under pressure.

Key Words

Technical Manager | QA | Quality Assurance | QMS | Quality Systems | Quality Audit | Technical Assistant | Food Science | Quality Supervisor | HACCP | BRC | ISO9001 | Food Manufacturing