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Technical Manager
Food Manufacturing
North Yorkshire
£65,000 - £80,000
Technical can’t be the department everyone calls after something has gone wrong.
At its best, it influences what happens before it does.
That’s the kind of Technical Manager this site is looking for.
You’ll take the technical lead within a large food manufacturing operation, sitting as part of the senior leadership team and leading an established structure beneath you, including Factory Technical, Technical Services, and Compliance.
Of course, the fundamentals matter. You’ll own HACCP and the Quality Management System, lead BRCGS and customer audit performance, and make sure the site is genuinely audit-ready every day.
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But this role goes further than compliance.
You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Hygiene, and QA to influence how the factory operates, improve Food Safety culture, and make Technical part of the conversation when decisions are being made, not simply the function that signs them off afterwards.
There’s a significant customer-facing element too. You’ll build relationships directly with retailers, lead visits and audits, and need the confidence to represent the site when expectations are high.
And then there’s your own team.
You’ll be responsible for developing the managers beneath you, creating succession plans, and making sure the Technical function continues to build capability rather than relying on a handful of individuals.
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You’ll need substantial Technical leadership experience within food manufacturing, alongside strong BRCGS knowledge and, importantly, experience working with M&S Codes of Practice. Level 4 HACCP and Food Safety qualifications are also required.
Ultimately, they’re looking for someone who can see beyond today's audit, complaint, or KPI.
Someone who can lead the Technical function, influence the wider site, and keep raising the bar rather than simply protecting it.
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