Role - Technical Manager
Location - Manchester
Our client, a rapidly growing business in the food & drink industry, is seeking a Technical Manager to lead their technical team and drive excellence in food safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
🔹 Lead and manage the technical team, ensuring compliance with all food safety and quality standards.
🔹 Oversee external audits and customer visits, ensuring the site is always audit-ready.
🔹 Maintain and grow supplier and customer relationships, acting as a key technical contact.
🔹 Ensure compliance with HACCP, BRC, and retailer standards.
🔹 Drive continuous improvement in food safety, quality, and technical processes.
🔹 Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the technical team.
Responsibilities:
✅ Proven experience in a similar Technical Manager role within food & drink manufacturing.
✅ Strong knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards.
✅ Experience working with major retailers is essential.
✅ A solid background in auditing and compliance.
✅ Leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop a team.
✅ Excellent communication skills with a passion for quality and technical excellence.
The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to jpm@zestfoodjobs.co.uk or phone 01780 483 999.
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