Technical Account Manager FTC - 12 months, Food Manufacturing

Posted: 16/10/26
Recruiter:The Foodie Recruiter Ltd
Reference:3196689088
Type:Contract
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary:£45,000 - £50,000 Annual Up to £50,000 + benefits
Location:Manchester
Description: Technical Account Manager (FTC) Food Manufacturing

Are you ready for a 12 month adventure with one of the most dynamic food manufacturing businesses around?

If you value a highly collaborative, culturally diverse environment and thrive on developing high-performing teams, building strong customer relationships, managing key suppliers and working within a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment, we d love to hear from you.

The Company

This opportunity exists within one of the most advanced food manufacturing facilities in Europe with ambitious expansion plans. We are now looking for a Technical Account Manager to join the Technical Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract in Greater Manchester.

This is a fully site-based role in a fast-paced, modern manufacturing operation with strong environmental credentials.

About the role of Technical Account Manager
  • Managing a small team, responsible for technical issues resolution, product delivery / new launches and maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Overseeing food safety, and regulatory compliance, whilst managing the implementation of the BRC Global Standard and preparing for audits.
  • Integrating & Monitoring supplier approval systems, compliance and risk management tools.
  • Championing continuous improvement initiatives
  • Authoring and review of technical documentation
  • Carrying out and managing the internal audit program and investigating deviations from specification, including proactively reducing customer complaints
  • Key contact for NPD, working alongside the team to ensure successful launches.
  • Quality Culture Lead delivering workshops with site employees
  • Supporting with implementation of new projects, i.e. ERP
About You
  • Food Science/Food-related Degree (or equivalent) would be highly desirable
  • Relevant, recent experience in food industry in a senior customer-facing role
  • Excellent technical knowledge regarding policies, laws, standards and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
  • Confident using technical systems and software related to compliance.
  • Demonstrates high ethical standards and integrity.
  • Collaborative and approachable
And finally

Technical is the backbone of any food factory. This is a great opportunity to gain expertise in a state-of-the-art factory, supporting the Technical team through a 12 month period of maternity leave.
  • Brand new, high-tech work environment, newly built, modern, state of the art automated machinery and clean facilities
  • Rapidly growing, subsidiary of a very successful food business
  • Excellent staff perks and discounts
  • Strong sustainability values; an environmentally conscious food business
Applicants must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK.

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