Factory Technical Manager: Lead Food Safety & Quality

hireful.; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

hireful. seeks a hands-on Factory Technical Manager for a busy food manufacturing site in Barnsley on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will own site technical performance, lead the technical team, and drive food safety, quality and compliance at pace.

You will drive audits with retailers, manage customer relationships and ensure products are safe, legal and manufactured to the highest standards. Strong BRCGS knowledge and HACCP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a factory-facing technical or quality team in food manufacturing.
• Strong BRCGS knowledge, and experience with major UK retailers.
• Understanding of HACCP, allergens, GMP and food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical standards and drive continuous improvement on site.
• Manage retailer audits, certifications and customer relationships.
• Monitor KPIs, complaints and root-cause investigations to improve site performance.
• Ensure products are safe, legal and manufactured to high standards.

Skills

HACCP Level 3

Food Safety Level 3

Lead Auditor

BRCGS knowledge

People development

Education

Food-related qualification

Job description

hireful. seeks a hands-on Factory Technical Manager for a busy food manufacturing site in Barnsley on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will own site technical performance, lead the technical team, and drive food safety, quality and compliance at pace.

You will drive audits with retailers, manage customer relationships and ensure products are safe, legal and manufactured to the highest standards. Strong BRCGS knowledge and HACCP experience are essential.