Technical Manager

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Site QMS / Technical Manager to take ownership of quality and technical operations at a busy food manufacturing site. This site-based role offers the opportunity to lead and develop the Quality function, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer standards while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring all processes meet both regulatory and customer requirements.
• Manage and develop the Quality Control (QC) team, ensuring high performance and technical competence.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audits, implementing corrective and preventative actions as required.
• Ensure strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and BRC / industry standards, maintaining high levels of compliance and product quality.
• Collaborate closely with Hygiene and Operations teams to embed quality throughout all production processes.
• Oversee investigations into customer complaints, ensuring robust root cause analysis and effective resolution.
• Maintain and improve technical documentation, procedures, and metrics to support operational excellence.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, focusing on quality, safety, and compliance.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in a quality/technical management role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, GMP, BRC, and other relevant standards.
• Experience with major retailers
• Proven experience in leading audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Team management and leadership experience, ideally with a QC team.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple site functions, including operations and hygiene.

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