Technical Manager Location: Bristol Salary: Up to £50,000 DOEA rapidly expanding food manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a confident and ambitious Technical Manager to take ownership of quality systems, food safety compliance and technical standards across the site. The site is looking to achieve BRC accreditation within the next 12 months. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior management and drive continuous improvement whilst remaining "hands on" Role Responsibilities Develop, maintain and improve site quality systems to meet customer and certification requirements Own and manage all Quality/Food Safety documentation, including version and change control Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, traceability, labelling and specification standards Lead FSSC 22000 auditing procedures and drive completion of corrective actions Conduct internal audits (FSSC 22000, GMP, customer-specific) Lead the site HACCP program Complete customer/third-party SAQs and technical information requests Manage supplier non-conformances and close out actions Investigate customer complaints, identify trends and implement improvements Support traceability challenges, mass balances and product reviews Maintain raw material and finished product specifications Drive continuous improvement of technical and manufacturing standards Support investigations into quality issues and collaborate with the Factory Manager Ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping L