Technical Manager Salary: Up to £50,000 per annumHours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to FridayLocation: Based onsite at Faversham, Kent About the Role Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity, quality and authenticity of their award-winning food products. In this role you will provide specialised insights and essential guidance on all technical and quality matters. It is essential you have experience working as a Technical Manager or equivalent within a food manufacturing environment, with a hands-on and flexible approach. About our Client They are an accredited food manufacturer which takes pride in using only the finest GM free ingredients with no artificial additives. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their team and contribute to continued growth. They are looking for colleagues who share their core values; Curious, Responsible, Inclusive and Brave, and who are keen to play their part in creating an exceptional workplace culture. Key Responsibilities Provide specialist expertise and guidance to support the food safety culture Ensure all products comply with customer specifications Manage the QMS ensuring compliance with the latest company standard, and HACCP plans Facilitate and manage technical audits including GMP audits, contributing to the continuous improvement of the site standards Manage investigations, identifying root causes, implementing effective corrective, preventative actions and closeouts Lead the HACCP Team Collaborate with the Sales and NPD Teams to ensure product specifications are completed within agreed timescales Work closely with colleagues to ensure high standards of food safety and quality Manage annual product traceability, withdrawal, and recall testing Manage the periodic calibration of measuring equipment (e.g. probes and scales) Complete allergen rapid testing and ensure allergen samples and swabs are sent to the lab within agreed timeframes Contribute as part of the management team Skills and Experience Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Technical Management role within the food manufacturing industry is essential Proven Technical expertise supported by a relevant qualification such as a food science degree HACCP L4 Food safety qualification or equivalent Demonstrable leadership skills with the ability to engage and develop others Customer-focused with a commitment to customer satisfaction Strong communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels IT literate including Microsoft Word and Excel High standards of numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail Flexible with a hands-on approach and collaboration abilities Ability to work at pace and manage multiple deadlines Strong organisational and attention to detail skills Apply today with an up to date CV.