Technical Manager – FMCG Manufacturing

Description

Technical Manager – Food & Packaging Compliance

Key Benefits:

GBP45,000 pa, dependent on experience Ringwood, Poole, Bournemouth Company Pension Plan Further Development & Leadership Opportunities

The Role

We're searching for an experienced and process–driven Technical Product Manager to oversee product compliance and technical operations. This role will take responsibility for managing a team of Technologists while improving and streamlining product compliance processes across the board. Working closely with the Technical Manager and company leadership, you will play a critical role in safeguarding product integrity, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that products meet both legal and customer requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a compliance–focused professional with leadership experience who is ready to take full accountability for technical strategy, reporting, and performance review within a fast–growing business.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of Technologists, ensuring performance, development, and alignment with business goals. Take overall responsibility for product compliance across all categories, including toys, packaging, hardware, electronics, and food–related items. Continuously assess and enhance current ways of working, identifying opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies. Evaluate the effectiveness and cost–efficiency of consultants, laboratory service providers, and other technical resources. Act as a point of contact for high–level customer queries and concerns related to compliance and technical issues. Review product data, testing results, and performance metrics, ensuring accurate reporting to senior stakeholders. Support the Technical Manager and wider leadership team with compliance strategy and risk management.

Key Skills:

Experience in a senior technical or compliance role, ideally within the toy, packaging, or food industry. Strong understanding of global regulatory standards (e.g., food safety, toy regulations, labelling, and packaging). Proven experience in leading and managing technical teams. Demonstrated ability to assess and improve operational and compliance processes. Familiarity with third–party testing, laboratory services, and cost evaluations. Excellent stakeholder communication and problem–solving skills, especially when dealing with compliance–related customer queries. Data–literate with experience in compliance documentation, product risk analysis, and technical reporting. Working knowledge of HACCP and BRC standards preferred.

The Candidate

This role would suit a capable and confident professional with a proven background in technical compliance, ideally within the toy, packaging, or broader FMCG sector. You'll have experience managing teams, working with third–party labs and consultants, and handling complex regulatory requirements. A solutions–driven mindset, coupled with excellent analytical and leadership skills, is key to success in this role.

Our Client

Our client is a leading designing and supplier of bespoke, innovative, and high–quality packaging for major brands and retailers worldwide. They specialise in creating and designing unique packaging solutions that enhance product appeal and brand identify, largely within the food manufacturing and retail space. Their focus on providing exceptional designs has seen the business win some impressive contracts and go from strength to strength. Due to this recent growth, they are searching for a Technical Product Manager to join this dynamic business and help streamline processes and drive continuous improvement.

If you feel you are suitable, please apply today by submitting your CV. Alternatively, to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Jonny McPartland directly on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed).

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.

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