Job Title: Technical Manager
Location: South West Scotland (Relocation Support Considered)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing site in South West Scotland. This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone passionate about food safety, quality, and driving technical excellence across the site.
As Technical Manager, you will lead the technical agenda - ensuring products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality while supporting continuous improvement and operational efficiency. You ll manage a capable technical team and work closely with production, commercial, and NPD functions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the technical, QA, and compliance teams on site
Maintain and improve food safety and quality systems in line with BRC, customer, and legal standards
Manage site HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and internal audit programmes
Ensure readiness for third-party, customer, and regulatory audits
Collaborate cross-functionally to support operational decisions relating to quality and compliance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support cultural development across the site
About You
Proven experience in a Technical Manager or Senior Technical role within a high-risk food manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer technical standards
Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills
A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
Open to relocating or already based in South West Scotland
Why Apply?
TA chance to shape technical standards and culture at a well-backed and evolving site. You ll have autonomy, visible leadership, and the opportunity to really make your mark in a business that values continuous improvement and team development.
Support is available for the right candidate.
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