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Technical Manager

The Role

We are recruiting a Technical Manager to lead the Quality Assurance function for a growing international business that manufactures innovative products for the home and garden. Reporting directly to the Operations Director, this is a pivotal role responsible for ensuring total product integrity, legal compliance, ethical standards, and sustainability performance across all product categories.

You will work closely with senior leadership, the Far East sourcing team, and key internal stakeholders to deliver robust quality systems and continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Quality & Product Assurance

Lead and oversee quality assurance across all business operations and product categories
Drive APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) within the product development lifecycle
Implement, manage, and audit Supplier Quality Assurance Systems (SQAS)
Conduct detailed technical reviews including range reviews, supplier assessments, and risk assessments
Liaise with approved test laboratories to resolve compliance and technical issues
Plan and coordinate DUPRO (During Production Inspections) and FRI (Final Random Inspections)
Ensure full product traceability and documentation integrity in line with regulatory requirementsRegulatory Compliance & Sustainability

Act as the technical and legal compliance lead for the business and key customer accounts
Monitor and interpret upcoming UK and EU legislation, assessing impact and advising the business
Ensure compliance with environmental and trade regulations, including:
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
UK Timber Regulations (UKTR) & EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)
Plastic Packaging Tax, Packaging Waste & PRN submissions
WEEE and Battery Waste submissions
Lead and develop sustainability initiatives aligned with Planet Mark and Ecologi commitments
Act as the main contact for regulatory bodies, certification schemes, and industry organisationsStakeholder & Cross-Functional Support

Provide technical input to Marketing for sourcing, NPD, and artwork approval
Support the New Product Development (NPD) process across all product categories
Oversee ethical compliance using platforms such as Amfori and SEDEX
Work with Customer Services on complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Advise senior leadership and operational teams on regulatory and compliance obligationsAbout You

Proven experience in a Technical / Quality Management role
Strong knowledge of product compliance, QA systems, and supplier management
Confident working with international suppliers and factory inspections
Solid understanding of UK/EU legislation and sustainability frameworks
Commercially aware, detail-driven, and comfortable operating at senior stakeholder levelWhy Apply?

Influential technical leadership role with international exposure
Strong mix of quality, compliance, sustainability, and NPD
Direct access to senior leadership and business strategy
Opportunity to shape and evolve technical systems across a growing businessThis is a Monday - Friday role 9-5.30 site-based with regular visits to Kings Lynn + 1-2 trips to China per year

For further information, please get in touch with Luan Harrison at MorePeople on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)