K.A.G Recruitment Consultancy are partnering exclusively with a successful family-run food business who are looking for a Technical Manager to join their team based at their site in Northampton.
For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.
Job Title - Technical Manager
Location - Northampton (NN3)
Package - £55,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Hours - Monday to Friday 7 00am to 5 00pm (flexibility required due to business needs)
Key Responsibilities
This is a hands-on role, working closely with the owners, production team, customers, suppliers and regulators to ensure products are safe, legal and consistently high quality.
- Manage and maintain HACCP, food safety and quality systems.
- Ensure compliance with UK food legislation and customer requirements.
- Manage audits, inspections, complaints, incidents and corrective actions.
- Oversee microbiological testing, trending and food safety investigations.
- Manage supplier approval, specifications, traceability and shelf-life validation.
- Support and develop a strong food safety and quality culture across the business.
- Work closely with production to ensure technical standards are practical and effective.
Skills and Experience
You will have strong food industry technical experience with a practical, hands-on approach.
- Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
- Good understanding of food microbiology and food safety hazards.
- Knowledge of UK food legislation and audits.
- Experience of managing technical systems within a food manufacturing environment.
Ideally you will have knowledge of BRCGS standards, UK retailer requirements, alongside excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential, together with a proactive leadership approach and excellent attention to detail. xiskglj
Join a growing family business where you'll have real ownership, get hands-on and play a key role in shaping the future, in an environment where trust, quality and people genuinely matter.
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Contact Details:
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