Lead quality and compliance excellence! Join a leading fresh produce packhouse near Tonbridge as Technical and Compliance Manager. Drive continuous improvement, ensure legal and customer standards, and lead a skilled QA team in delivering safe, high-quality products. Technical and Compliance Manager Location: Tonbridge, Kent Salary: £40k-£45K per annum DOE Benefits: Competitive salary, company pension, career development opportunities, supportive team environment & 31 days annual leave About the Role and Client: We are recruiting confidentially on behalf of our client, a respected fresh produce packhouse near Tonbridge. This is a pivotal role ensuring compliance with legislation, customer requirements, and quality standards. You’ll lead the QA team, manage audits, and maintain product safety and legality while driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities: * Lead, motivate, and develop QA staff to achieve performance standards * Manage compliance requirements and maintain product specifications * Design and implement technical and quality policies and documentation * Oversee Quality Management System and accreditation compliance * Investigate and resolve customer complaints, implementing reduction strategies * Prepare for and lead audits (BRC, customer, government) * Ensure GMP standards and manage non-conformities * Collaborate with management teams to meet operational and compliance goals * Present KPIs and compliance updates at management meetings Candidate Requirements: FMCG experience at Technologist or TM level Strong knowledge of food safety, BRC, HACCP (Level 3), and Food Safety (Level 3) Auditing qualifications and experience in fresh produce facilities Excellent communication and leadership skills Proactive, solution-driven mindset Morgan Jones is an equal opportunity employer. About Morgan Jones: Morgan Jones Recruitment is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We connect talented professionals with outstanding opportunities and support every candidate throughout the recruitment process. Apply now
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Technical Compliance Manager