Technical Manager in Southend-on-Sea

NEW JOB VACANCY IN ESSEX - TECHNICAL MANAGER

Are you an experienced Technical Manager, Deputy Technical Manager, Compliance Manager, Technical Lead, Compliance Lead, Head of Technical, Head of Compliance or Site Technical Manager seeking a new job opportunity, do you have previous experience from within the packaging, food packaging or food manufacturing industry and do you live in Essex?!

We are looking to hire an experienced Technical Manager to join a packaging manufacturing business in Essex, this is a day shift position Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week), and the role comes with an annual salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE).

As a Technical Manager you will take the lead in managing internal and external audits, maintaining compliance systems and documentation, monitoring changes to relevant legislation and industry requirements, and managing customer and supplier complaints.

The hiring manager who prefer someone who holds an Internal / Lead Auditor qualification, but this is NOT essential.

What You Will Do:

• Drive day-to-day compliance across relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations within the food and packaging sector.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external audits, ensuring teams are fully prepared and evidence is ready when needed.
• Maintain and improve compliance systems, policies, procedures, and records so documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
• Lead investigations into customer and supplier complaints, identifying root causes and overseeing corrective and preventative actions through to completion.
• Monitor compliance risks and non-conformances, ensuring timely action and clear communication with managers and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement by promoting a culture of quality, compliance, and accountability across the business.

What You Will Bring:

• A minimum of 3 years experience within a similar role - ESSENTIAL
• Ability to manage internal and external audits effectively
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, legislation and regulations.
• Confident communication skills to liaise professionally with customers, suppliers, auditors and colleagues at all levels.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, to manage documentation and audit evidence effectively.

Desirable:

• Internal / Lead Auditor qualification

Location:

The role is based in Essex.

Interested?:

If you are ready to take ownership of compliance in a fast-moving environment and build measurable improvements, apply now for the Technical Manager position and take the next step in your compliance career.

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