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Location - East Sussex
Job Title - Technical Manager

Are you an experienced Technical Manager with a passion for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, and legality? Do you have proven expertise in leading a technical team and working with major retailers in the food and drink industry? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a well-established business, playing a key role in driving technical strategy and excellence.

About the Role:

As the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading the entire technical department and ensuring that all products meet stringent safety, quality, and legal requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

-Overseeing food safety, quality, and legality across all products.
-Driving the technical strategy within the business, ensuring alignment with company goals and industry regulations.
-Managing the technical budget for the site and ensuring efficient use of resources.
-Maintaining audit readiness at all times, managing all external audits including BRC, retailer audits, and other regulatory bodies.
-Developing and maintaining strong communication with customers and external stakeholders.
-Leading and mentoring your technical team, fostering growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead and manage the technical department, ensuring compliance with all legal, safety, and quality standards.
-Ensure the site is fully audit ready, managing BRC and retailer audits and any other external inspections.
-Take ownership of the site's technical budget, ensuring effective cost management.
-Build and maintain relationships with customers, retailers, and external partners.
-Develop and enhance your team's skills, ensuring they are equipped to meet the company's technical objectives.

Key Requirements:

-Proven experience in a similar Technical Manager role within the food and drink industry.
-Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to develop and inspire your team.
-In-depth knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP, and food safety regulations.
-Previous experience managing audits with BRC and major retailers is essential.
-Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
-A proactive, strategic mindset with the ability to drive improvements and deliver results.
-Previous experience working with chilled and high risk products is essential.

Salary - £60,000 - £65,000

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 (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

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