Technical Support Manager - Food Manufacturing - FTC

Description:

Technical Support Manager - Food Manufacturing - FTC

We are looking for an experienced Technical Support Manager to assist the development, governance, and improvement of technical and quality systems. The client is looking for a candidate that is familiar with the demands of a site supplying a diverse range of retail customers and the audit schedules and food safety systems involved.

You will help drive technical compliance, deliver the internal audit programme, support digital transformation, and ensure consistent food safety and quality standards.

The Fixed Term Contract will have the same benefits package as a permanent contract with fully paid holiday entitlement etc.

Key Responsibilities

Support the processes of the Quality & Food Safety Systems
Constantly update and maintain the risk‑based internal audit programme
Carry out internal audits and support audit close‑out
Produce weekly and monthly KPI and technical performance reports
Support the introduction of digital and paperless technical systems
Ensure compliance with customer, legal, and accreditation standards
Work collaboratively with site teams on technical training and capability

What does your technical background need to cover?

Food Safety Level 3 & HACCP Level 3 (minimum)
Significant food industry experience
Strong understanding of BRCGS and retailer Codes of Practice
Internal Auditor trained
Good knowledge of technical systems, auditing, and non‑conformance management
Excellent organisational and communication skills

If you are looking for a long-term contract role working in busy environment with some highly experienced food industry technical professionals this is an ideal extended contract role.

Novus Recruitment focus on technical roles in the food and FMCG sector in Technical management, Technical Services, compliance and Technical Director both on an interim and permanent basis. This particular role is a Fixed Term extended contract