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Technical Manager

Reed
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 2ZA, England

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Technical Manager position is based in Oxfordshire and is a full-time role with a salary range of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.
  • This role requires a minimum of significant experience in food manufacturing and a strong knowledge of BRC standards, allergens, and food legislation.
  • The successful candidate will lead the Technical Team, manage customer complaints, and ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
  • Key qualifications include HACCP Level 3 (Level 4 desirable) and preferably BRC Lead Auditor certification, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Candidates should be highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to build robust customer relationships while managing workloads effectively.
Technical Manager
  • Location: Oxfordshire 
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Per Annum 

Reed Food & FMCG are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to join a Food Manufacturing company in Oxfordshire. This role involves implementing a robust scientific approach and managing company due diligence to ensure that all products are safe, legal, and comply with both legal and customer food safety and quality standards. 

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Lead and develop the Technical Team, ensuring optimal service to both internal and external customers.
  • Drive technical standards forward in collaboration with the Quality System Coordinator, Hygiene & Facilities Manager, and the site Operations Team.
  • Manage customer complaint and quality failure investigations, defining root causes and implementing controls to prevent recurrence.
  • Serve as the HACCP team leader, ensuring all required validations are recorded appropriately.
  • Actively participate in site teams, working on projects related to complaints, quality failures, and new technology introductions.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Minimum HACCP Level 3 (Level 4 desirable) and preferably BRC Lead Auditor qualified.
  • Significant experience working with the BRC standard and a strong knowledge of allergens and Food Legislation.
  • Experience with retail customers and an understanding of retail codes of practice.
  • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Customer-focused with a natural ability to develop robust customer relationships.
  • Ability to plan, manage, and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

To apply for this position, please apply ASAP with your up-to-date CV to be considered for an immediate interview. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.