Job Title: Technical Manager
Location: Hull (On-Site)
Salary: £55,000 - £67,000
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Some flexibility available)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven Technical Manager to join a growing SME food manufacturing business in Hull. This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to implement change, lead key projects, and shape the technical function as the company scales from £15 million to over £20 million turnover in the next year.

You will lead a small but expanding team, overseeing two QA professionals, a QA Manager, and a Specification Technologist. Working closely with the NPD Manager, you will help bridge the gap between quality, production, and new product development, ensuring compliance and technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.

This is a big role with a lot of responsibility, offering an exciting challenge for someone who wants to make a real impact, drive improvements, and develop the function to their vision.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and develop the technical team, ensuring strong quality and food safety culture across the site.

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Work closely with QA, NPD, and production teams to ensure smooth product launches and compliance with food safety standards.

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Maintain and improve BRCGS accreditation and retailer standards, ensuring best practices across the site.

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Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances, and quality issues, driving continuous improvement initiatives.

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Oversee HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP processes, ensuring they are effectively managed and up to date.

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Develop and deliver training programs to upskill the technical and production teams.

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Collaborate with suppliers and customers to ensure high standards in raw materials, finished products, and processes.

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Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements while maintaining quality and compliance.

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Play a key role in site expansion projects, ensuring technical and quality requirements align with business growth.

What We're Looking For

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Proven experience in a Technical Manager role (or similar) within food manufacturing.

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Strong knowledge of BRCGS, retailer standards, HACCP, and food safety legislation.

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Experience leading a technical/QA team in an SME or fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Ability to drive change, implement new processes, and work collaboratively across departments.

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Confident communicator with the ability to engage teams and influence senior stakeholders.

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A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a passion for food safety and quality.

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Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

Why Join?

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Opportunity to shape the technical function and make a significant impact.

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Work in a growing SME with investment and ambitious expansion plans.

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A chance to lead on exciting new projects and NPD launches.

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Competitive salary with flexibility on hours for the right candidate.

If you're looking for a challenging but rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you