Technical Manager - Food

Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing 

Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week

Annual Salary of £34,000

What's in it for me?

People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Technical Manager to join our well-established client based in Leicester on a full-time permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity offering an amazing annual salary and room to grow and progress.

What are the benefits?

• Modern office environment 
• On site parking 
• On site canteen
• Progression opportunities 

Day to Day Duties

• The day-to-day duties of a Technical Manager in the food industry typically include a blend of leadership, technical oversight, and collaboration to ensure quality and efficiency in food production
• Conducting audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Investigating and resolving quality issues or non-conformities.
• Leading R&D initiatives for new product formulations.
• Optimizing recipes, ingredients, and production processes.
• Testing and approving prototypes before full-scale production.
• Troubleshooting technical issues during manufacturing.
• Ensuring that production processes meet efficiency and quality targets.
• Training and guiding production staff on technical procedures.
• Supervising and mentoring technical and quality teams.
• Coordinating with procurement, marketing, and operations teams.
• Acting as the technical liaison with suppliers and clients.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including specifications and reports.
• Keeping up-to-date with changes in food laws, regulations, and market trends.
• Managing certifications and ensuring their renewal.

Essential Skills

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food labelling regulations and specification systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work methodically.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and specification management software.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Highly organised: able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient IT skills
• Excellent communication
• Previous experience in similar role
• Can work with minimal support, ability to manage and prioritise task to keep to deadlines.
• Some knowledge of specifications for export.

Desirable Experience

• Understanding of raw materials, additives, and their functionality in food systems.
• Experience in implementing environmentally friendly practices, such as waste reduction or sustainable sourcing.

Training

• Training is provided

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