NEW JOB VACANCY IN WEST BROMWICH - TECHNICAL MANAGER
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Are you an experienced Technical Manager, Deputy Technical Manager, Food Technical Manager, Head of Technical or Site Technical Manager seeking a new job opportunity, do you have previous experience from within the food manufacturing industry and do you live in the West Midlands?!
We are actively looking for a Technical Manager to join a leading food manufacturer based in West Bromwich (West Midlands), the working hours for this role are day shifts Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), and the annual salary is up to £52,000 per annum (DOE).
The hiring manager is looking for someone who is more documentation, policy and 3 party management focused by ensuring paperwork, specifications and customer / external bodies (auditors etc) relations are managed.
We are looking for someone who holds an Internal / Lead Auditor qualification, and has a minimum of 3 years experience in a Technical Manager or Deputy Technical Manager role within the food manufacturing industry.
What You Will Do:
- Maintain, update, and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS), HACCP, and TACCP plans as a core Technical Manager responsibility.
- Lead preparation for announced and unannounced third-party audits, including BRCGS and major customer audits, ensuring the Technical Manager function is audit-ready at all times.
- Drive root cause analysis and deliver effective corrective actions for internal non-conformances, customer complaints, and audit findings.
- Oversee micro testing, environmental monitoring, and raw material and finished product sampling schedules to support safe, consistent output.
- Manage customer technical portal submissions, specification approvals, and technical KPI reporting so expectations are met reliably.
- Build and reinforce a robust Food Safety Culture through training, clear communication, and active operational engagement across departments.
What You Will Bring:
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a Technical Manager or Deputy Technical Manager role in a high-care, high-risk, or ambient food manufacturing setting.
- Strong knowledge of UK/EU food legislation, labelling requirements, allergen management, and raw material traceability. xgikmsk
- Proven track record of managing and achieving top-grade results in BRCGS audits.
- Internal / Lead Auditor qualification
- Minimum of a Level 3 in HACCP and Food Safety
Desirable:
- A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a related discipline (preferred)
- Level 4 HACCP qualification and Level 4 Food Safety in Manufacturing (preferred)
This Technical Manager role plays a vital part in helping the business protect product qua...
Technical Manager employer: Jonathan Lee Recruitment Careers
Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and hands-on expertise in the advanced propulsion and test engineering sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact our cutting-edge projects. Located in a dynamic environment, we provide competitive pay, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive team atmosphere that encourages practical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
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