Factory Technical Manager: Elevate Food Safety & Quality

Hireful Ltd; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Hireful Ltd in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Factory Technical Manager to lead the site’s technical performance on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage a technical team, oversee food safety, quality, and compliance, and drive audits with retailers and certification bodies.

You’ll use KPI data, root cause analysis and corrective actions to raise standards, ensure products are safe and compliant, and keep the site audit-ready.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership of a factory-facing technical or quality team.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, allergens, GMP and safety legislation.
• Experience with BRCGS is advantageous.
• Willingness to challenge standards and develop people.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team and drive site technical performance.
• Manage audits with retailers and certification bodies.
• Ensure products are safe, legal and manufactured to high standards.
• Use KPIs and root cause investigations for continuous improvement.

Skills

People management

Quality audits

Root cause analysis

GMP knowledge

Education

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

Hireful Ltd in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Factory Technical Manager to lead the site’s technical performance on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage a technical team, oversee food safety, quality, and compliance, and drive audits with retailers and certification bodies.

You’ll use KPI data, root cause analysis and corrective actions to raise standards, ensure products are safe and compliant, and keep the site audit-ready.