Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing
Location: Yorkshire | Salary: -70,000 - -80,000 | Permanent, Full Time

Are you an experienced Technical Manager looking for a role where you''ll have real influence, a seat at the senior leadership table and the chance to shape the technical direction of a site? If so, I''d love to hear from you.

I''m delighted to be working with a well-established food manufacturer. They''re now looking for a Technical Manager to strengthen their technical team and lead the site''s technical function. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values its people, invests in food safety culture and will give you the autonomy and support to make a lasting impact.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Technical Director and sitting as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you''ll take full ownership of food safety and quality across the site. You''ll lead, develop and support a dedicated technical team, and act as the go-to person for customers and technical matters.

Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for food safety, legality and quality across the site
Lead, motivate and develop the site technical team
Shape and deliver the site technical strategy in line with wider business goals
Lead all external visits, customer audits and third-party inspections on site
Act as the main point of contact for customers and all technical queries
Keep the site audit-ready at all times and in line with customer and retailer standards
Champion and drive a strong, positive food safety culture at every level of the business
Work closely with the SLT to support continuous improvement and business growth

About You

Proven experience in a similar Technical Manager role within food manufacturing (essential)
A degree in Food Science or a related discipline (essential)
Strong, hands-on knowledge of BRCGS and HACCP
Experience of working directly with retailer standards and codes of practice
A natural, supportive leader who can build, engage and develop a high-performing team
Confident communicator, comfortable working with customers, auditors and senior stakeholders
Passionate about food safety culture and bringing people along with you

The ideal candidate will be working in a similar position within food production. If you feel this exceptional opportunity is for you and you meet the above criteria, then click apply and send us an updated copy of your CV - alternatively you can send through your C.V to (url removed) or phone (phone number removed).

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