Site Technical Manager

UK Leading Food Manufacturer

* Greater Manchester

* Salary up to £70K + Car Allowance + Industry leading Benefits

Are you an experienced technical lead with extensive experience in the food manufacturing sector? If so, and you have a passion for leading a culture of quality and food safety then read on…

The Company

Steeped in history and centuries-old, this global food processing organisation is proud of its heritage, products, processes, and sustainability. As a world-leading exporter, it provides its products globally and has a reputation for tasty, quality products for all the family.

Job Summary:

As the Site Technical Manager, you will play a vital role in upholding and enhancing quality standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and customer expectations. You will hold a vast range of responsibilities:

* Lead and Develop the site Food Safety Culture

* Responsible for all internal and External audits (Including Major Customer Audits)

* Strong knowledge of Quality requirements including HACCP and BRC

* Maintain technical standards for the site. Ensure your technical team is in line with legislative and customer operating standards

* Ensure that quality management systems, operating practices, and process controls are developed, implemented

* Lead and advise the site teams on statutory regulations and company standards impacting on-site standards, food safety, quality and environmental hygiene.

* Develop technical competency and continuously improve technical operational effectiveness.

* Liaise with suppliers and customers ensuring KPI's are delivered

* Work with NPD making sure all procedures are followed for new products

Your Skills & Experience

To be considered for this role, you will need

* Bachelor's degree in food-related discipline. A relevant Master's degree would be advantageous.

* Minimum of 5 years' experience managing the Food Safety/ Technical function at Technical Management level leading GFSI accreditation and customer audits.

* Proven experience in a technical management role within the food industry (ideally Meat), with a strong understanding of food safety regulations and quality management systems (HACCP).

* Internal Auditor trained.

* In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes, quality control techniques, and statistical analysis. (BRC, specification platforms, microbiology analysis)

* Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing quality team