Technical Manager

Technical Manager Our client is seeking an experienced and driven Technical Manager to lead our Quality Assurance function within our packhouse operation in Ash. Reporting to the General Packhouse Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the site remains audit-ready and fully compliant with Food Safety, Quality, Legality, and BRCGS standards. This is a key leadership role within the business, offering the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across technical, compliance and production performance.

Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance team Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, customer specifications and food safety legislation Lead internal audits, GMP and hygiene inspections Prepare and support external audits, including responding to auditor queries Manage traceability exercises for product and packaging Oversee product specifications in line with customer master specifications Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, implementing corrective actions Conduct supplier, grower and customer technical compliance checks Prepare monthly Quality Service Level, CCPM and shelf-life analysis reports Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in production efficiency We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced within a fresh produce or food production environment