Site Technical Manager

An established food manufacturer are looking for Site Technical Manager to lead the Quality and Food Safety agenda. An opportunity for proven technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys developing people, systems, and standards.

• Lead and develop the site Technical Team to deliver outstanding food safety and quality performance.
• Champion a positive food safety culture through visible leadership and engagement across the site.
• Manage all technical compliance requirements including HACCP, internal audits, and customer and third‑party audits.
• Ensure all product, process, and system standards meet both customer and legislative expectations.
• Investigate and resolve non‑conformances using root cause analysis and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to deliver continuous improvement in quality, food safety, and cost control.
• Act as the key technical contact for major retail customers, ensuring full compliance with their codes of practice.

• Experience in a senior technical, QA, or quality systems role within the food manufacturing industry (chilled or fresh food experience advantageous).
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP (Level
  4), Food Safety (Level
  4), and internal auditing.
• Demonstrable experience of leading customer audits and maintaining BRCGS compliance.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem‑solving and driving site improvements.
• A relevant food science or related degree (or equivalent practical experience).

• A key leadership position within a respected food manufacturing site.
• Opportunity to shape and develop site standards and the technical team.
• A supportive environment that values continuous improvement and professional growth.

If you're an experienced Technical Manager or a Senior QA/Technical professional ready to take the next step, get in touch!