Technical Manager

Technical Manager - Chilled Food Job Type: 6-month fixed-term contract

Location:

Barnsley Salary: £60,000–£62,000  car allowance A leading food manufacturer is looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join its site team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This Technical Manager position is a key factory-facing role, taking day-to-day responsibility for technical performance across the site and working closely with senior leadership to maintain exceptional standards in food safety, quality and compliance. Day to day of the role Lead and manage the factory technical team, maintaining high standards across the site.

Take ownership of daily technical performance and deputise for the Head of Technical when required. Drive continuous improvement across food safety, quality and factory standards. Ensure products are safe, legal and consistently produced to the required quality standards. Develop and deliver technical plans in line with customer, retailer and business requirements. Build strong customer relationships and provide effective technical customer management.

Lead and support customer visits, retailer audits and certification audits. Use technical KPIs, complaints and performance data to identify trends and implement improvements. Lead root cause investigations and ensure corrective and preventative actions are completed effectively. Work closely with Operations, NPD, Engineering and Supply Chain to support product launches and process improvements. Required

Skills & Qualifications Previous experience as a Technical Manager , Factory Technical Manager or in a similar senior technical role within food manufacturing. Strong technical and quality management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally within chilled food. Experience leading a factory-facing technical or quality team. Good knowledge of major UK retailers and retailer Codes of Practice. Strong BRCGS experience, including leading retailer and certification audits.

Sound understanding of HACCP, food safety, quality systems, allergens and GMP. Proven ability to use KPIs, complaints data and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement. Confidence to challenge standards and influence stakeholders across all levels of the operation. Strong people management, coaching and stakeholder management skills. Ideally a food-related degree, HACCP Level 3, Food Safety Level 3, Lead Auditor qualification and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits Salary of £60,000–£62,000 Car allowance 6-month fixed-term opportunity with a leading food manufacturing business Exposure to a key leadership role within the site technical function Opportunity to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders across the business