Location: Bridgwater
Salary: £55,000
Job Type: Full Time / Permanent
The Company
Our client is a successful and rapidly growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality products to major retailers and customers across the UK. They are now seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the site’s technical, quality, and product development functions.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for managing compliance, quality standards, food safety, and innovation across the business.
The Role
As Technical Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the Technical, Quality, and New Product Development departments, ensuring the business maintains the highest standards of food safety, legality, quality, and customer compliance.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will manage and develop the Quality Manager and NPD Manager, providing strategic direction while maintaining a strong hands-on presence across site operations.
You will play a key role in maintaining BRCGS accreditation, leading audits, supporting customer relationships, and driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the site Technical, Quality, and NPD functions
Directly manage and support the Quality Manager and NPD Manager
Maintain and continuously improve the site’s BRCGS accreditation and quality management systems
Ensure full compliance with food safety, legal, customer, and regulatory standards
Lead all internal, customer, and third-party audits including BRCGS
Oversee HACCP systems, risk assessments, and food safety procedures
Manage customer technical relationships, specifications, and compliance requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, process, and product development
Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances, and implement corrective actions
Support and guide NPD projects from concept through to launch
Ensure traceability systems, documentation, and site standards are maintained at all times
Work closely with Operations, Production, and Commercial teams to support business objectives
Develop and mentor teams to promote a strong quality and food safety culture
Monitor KPIs and provide regular technical reporting to senior management
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience as a Technical Manager within manufacturing or food production
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with BRCGS standards and audits
Experience managing Quality and/or NPD teams
Excellent understanding of HACCP, food safety systems, and compliance standards
Strong leadership and people management skills
Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the business
Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills
Experience within fast-paced manufacturing environments
Food Safety and HACCP qualifications desirable
Experience working with retailer standards would be advantageous
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package
Senior leadership opportunity within a growing business
Autonomy to shape technical, quality, and NPD functions
Long-term career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager looking to take ownership of a broad technical function within a dynamic manufacturing environment
Salary description
£55000.00 - £55000.00 per year