Factory Technical Manager

Position: Factory Technical Manager (Permanent)
Job Title:

Factory Technical Manager - Food

Salary:
Competitive (DOE)

Location:

Yorkshire // On-site
Type:
Permanent // Full Time

Hours:

Monday to Friday with occasional weekend cover

Applicants must have current eligibility to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Overview:

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Factory Technical Manager to join a well-established Food Processing business based in Yorkshire. This is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring product quality, food safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across the site. Reporting to the Head of Technical, the role is ideal for a Food Industry Technical professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and has strong knowledge of meat processing operations and food safety systems.

Responsibilities for the Factory Technical Manager:

* Develop, implement, and maintain QA programmes ensuring products meet all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

* Ensure adherence to customer specifications and enforce food safety protocols to mitigate risks.

* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on defect reduction, improved efficiency, and consistent product quality.

* Manage and support the QC team, driving a strong site-wide quality culture.

* Lead internal and external audits, including customer and third-party assessments.

* Maintain accurate quality records, including non-conformance reports, testing data, and corrective actions.

* Respond to quality issues or complaints promptly and professionally.

* Identify and address potential risks to product quality and food safety.

Essential Requirements for the Factory Technical Manager:

* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Technical or QA Manager role within meat or food processing.

* Strong understanding of food processing, HACCP, GMP, and regulatory standards.

* Confident leader with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent attention to detail with strong documentation and reporting skills.

* Ability to work in a temperature-controlled production environment when required.

* Proficiency with quality management systems and Microsoft Office.

* Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (Desirable)

* Experience with industry certification schemes e.g BRC (Desirable)

What’s on Offer for the Factory Technical Manager:

* Competitive salary package.

* Company pension scheme.

* Professional development and training opportunities.

* Opportunity to influence and shape quality standards within a respected food manufacturing operation.

* Supportive and collaborative workplace culture