Technical Manager (Fixed Term 12 months

Your new company
A well established food manufacturing business in the Armagh area is seeking a Technical Manager to join its leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious technical professional looking to take the next step in their career and gain valuable leadership experience within a fast paced production environment. The business is committed to maintaining high standards of food safety, quality and compliance, making this an ideal role for someone keen to develop their technical expertise while influencing site wide performance.
Your new role
As Technical Manager, you will play a key role in leading the site's technical function, ensuring food safety, quality and compliance standards are maintained and continuously improved. Working closely with production and operational teams, you will support audit readiness, oversee quality systems and drive a positive food safety culture across the role offers excellent exposure to customer requirements, technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership capabilities while gaining hands-on experience managing technical systems, supporting audits and helping to shape the future direction of the technical department. This position is particularly well suited to an experienced Technical Supervisor, QA Manager or Assistant Technical Manager looking to progress into a Technical Manager role.
What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Technical, Quality or Food Safety role in food manufacturing
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems and compliance standards
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining site standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Leadership potential with the ambition to develop a long-term career in Technical Management
• Ability to work collaboratively across production, quality and operational teams

What you'll get in return

• Excellent opportunity to step into a Technical Manager position and accelerate your career
• Valuable experience leading technical systems, audits and compliance activities
• Exposure to site-wide technical leadership and decision-making
• Opportunity to develop your management and leadership skills
• Supportive environment with opportunities for long-term career progression
• Monday to Friday working pattern within a well-established food manufacturing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package reflective of experience and potential

What you need to do now
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Skills:
Technical Manager in Food Manufacturing fixed term contract (maternity cover)

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