Technical Manager £75000 per annum Responsibilities: * Lead, develop and coach the technical team to perform their roles effectively and maintain current technical knowledge of changes, challenges, risks, and business issues. * To lead and fully understand the site HACCP and be involved in the evaluation of risk and defining controls, prior to the introduction of a new process, product, or raw material. To ensure that the requirements of HACCP are implemented, maintained, and achieved. * Leads the business with management of technical audits, hosting audits as appropriate. Manages response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits as required. * Work closely with other operational teams to define and maintain a clear plan for developing and continuing to improve a food safety and quality culture. * Identify and promote technical business improvement practices to deliver legal compliance and competitive advantage whilst driving functional improvements. * Strive to exceed customer expectations by maintaining exemplary standards of food safety and quality through the maintenance and continual improvement of robust quality management systems. * Be the primary contact for customers, suppliers and third parties in technical and quality issues. * Work in partnership with the buying team and develop robust supply chain. * Develop strong relationships with the technical representatives of our key customers to build and maintain their confidence in our technical standards. * Conduct and evaluate technical projects as part of the continuous improvement programme. * Challenge and improve hygiene programmes within the business. Requirements: * A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior technical position within high care / high-risk Food Manufacturer. * Level 4 HACCAP. * Effective communication skills and experience of building and maintaining relationships with customers. * Strong leadership skills with experience in developing, motivating and leading a team. * A keen eye for detail. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as advanced literacy skills. * Experience of scale-up and launch of multi component products within a manufacturing environment as well as knowledge of product development, process and commercialisation. * Project management, relationship building and communication skills, along with the ability to work as part of a cross-functional team to deliver the project on time. * Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, having good food knowledge and passion as well as being numerate and analytical If this sound like your ideal role and you would like the opportunity to showcase your skills with an employer who will value and reward you, then we want to hear from you today! Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy