Factory Technical Manager

The Flavour Network; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company located in Yorkshire seeks an experienced Factory Technical Manager to ensure product quality and compliance with food safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in technical management within meat or food processing and possess strong leadership and documentation skills. The role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture, with responsibilities including quality assurance program development and team management.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Company pension scheme

Professional development and training opportunities

Influence quality standards

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Food processing knowledge

HACCP

GMP

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Quality management systems

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

• 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.