Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

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Technical Manager – Food Manufacturing



Location: Peterborough



Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent



Salary: Up to £72k DOE



Are you a passionate food industry professional with a strong background in Food Safety and Quality? We’re seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical function at our Peterborough site. You’ll play a key role in the site leadership team, ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality — every time.



Key Responsibilities



* Lead the Technical team to deliver best-in-class Food Safety and Quality performance.



* Ensure compliance with customer standards, BRCGS, and legal requirements.



* Drive a proactive Food Safety and Quality Culture across the site.



* Act as the key customer contact for all technical and quality-related matters.



* Oversee HACCP validation and verification, quality control points, and process controls.



* Manage supplier approval, raw material management, and project technical sign-off.



* Support NPD integration, ensuring product safety and quality from concept to launch.



* Lead root cause analysis (RCA) to drive continuous improvement.



* Manage site Technical budgets and support wider site performance metrics.



About You



* Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.



* In-depth knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and quality management systems.



* Proven experience in food manufacturing (ideally dairy or liquid processing).



* Excellent leadership and influencing skills.



* Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.



* Able to coach and mentor teams and collaborate effectively at all levels.



If you’re a hands-on technical leader who thrives on improving standards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply or give me a call on (phone number removed), citing job reference SI/17214

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