Technical Manager £55,000 - £60,000 per annum 5% annual bonus Monday - Friday Near to Southampton, Hampshire Henderson Brown are partnered with a leading food manufacture who are looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership and accountability for the technical department. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record with leading from the front and experience with Food safety, Quality, Legality and Compliance. They are looking for experience coupled with drive and motivation. The business is ever growing and now really is an exciting time to join the journey and place your stamp on the evolution of the future for the organisation. Please note the location is near Southampton, Hampshire. Experience Technical Manager Lead the site's Technical, Quality Assurance, and Process teams, embedding a culture of food safety, quality excellence, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation Own and continuously enhance the site's Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring full compliance with BRCGS, UK Food Law, customer Codes of Practice, and retailer standards Chair and manage HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP programmes, overseeing allergen management, traceability, food defence, authenticity, hygiene, and foreign body prevention systems Lead customer, retailer, third-party, and certification audits, driving audit readiness and implementing robust corrective and preventative actions Act as the primary technical contact for customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders, leading technical reviews, product launches, complaint reduction initiatives, and first production approvals Provide technical leadership throughout the product lifecycle, supporting NPD, process optimisation, risk assessments, factory trials, and continuous manufacturing improvements Monitor and analyse Technical KPIs including customer complaints, audit performance, Right First Time, GMP compliance, supplier performance, and Cost of Quality, implementing data-driven improvement strategies Develop, coach, and inspire the Technical and QA teams while collaborating with Production, Engineering, Procurement, and Commercial functions to deliver operational excellence and protect product integrityRequirements Technical Manager Proven Technical Management or Senior Quality leadership experience within a BRC-certified food manufacturing environment Extensive knowledge of HACCP, allergen management, traceability, UK Food Law, retailer standards, and Quality Management Systems Demonstrable experience leading customer, retailer, and third-party audits, with a strong track record of delivering continuous improvement and food safety excellence Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with major UK retailers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams Own transport and full UK working rights (no sponsorship or visas available) Commutable distance from near Southampton, Hampshire.Benefits Product Developer 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Plus Birthday off Pension Match at 5% Onsite parking Investment in training and development Please note that the role of product Developer is located near Southampton, Hampshire. If you are interested in the role then please reach out to Matt Duffy at Henderson Brown
Technical Manager in Eastleigh employer: Henderson Brown Recruitment
Join a dynamic and health-focused manufacturing company in Lincolnshire as a Procurement Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team and play a pivotal role in enhancing supplier performance. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and a hybrid working model, this organisation fosters a collaborative work culture that values innovation and strategic thinking. Enjoy competitive remuneration and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in a thriving business that prioritises both its people and its products.
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