Food Manufacturing Technical Manager

RE Resource Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Health & Wellbeing Cashback

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

RE Resource Group is seeking a Technical Manager to lead the Technical and Laboratory functions in a food manufacturing environment. You will own food safety, quality systems, HACCP and BRCGS alignment, while guiding audits and continuous improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, an ability to challenge standards constructively, and a hands-on approach to develop your team. Based in the Tewkesbury area, it offers a permanent, full-time position with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong technical management experience within food manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality systems, HACCP and BRCGS.
• Experience managing audits, compliance and technical standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Confident communication skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to influence, challenge and drive continuous improvement.
• Experience within dairy, chilled or high-risk food manufacturing would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Technical and Laboratory functions within an established food manufacturing business.
• Drive food safety, quality culture and BRCGS standards across the site.
• Oversee audits, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and support a high-performing technical team and foster hands-on leadership.

Skills

Technical leadership

Food safety knowledge

Quality systems

Audits & compliance

Team development

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Job description

Technical Manager - Food & Dairy Manufacturing

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary:£54,000 DOE
Reporting to: Operations Director

Benefits

• Enhanced pension (6.5% employee contribution, 7% employer contribution)
• Health & Wellbeing Cashback Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance after 2 years
• Employee Discounts

The Opportunity

We are recruiting an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop the Technical and Laboratory functions within an established food manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and people-focused leader to take ownership of food safety, quality, BRCGS standards, HACCP, audits and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who combines excellent technical knowledge with strong leadership skills. You will be approachable, supportive and confident in developing your team, while having the ability to challenge standards constructively and drive a positive quality culture throughout the business.

Key Experience Required

• Strong technical management experience within food manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, quality systems, HACCP and BRCGS.
• Experience managing audits, compliance and technical standards.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Confident communication skills and a hands-on approach.
• Ability to influence, challenge and drive continuous improvement.

Experience within dairy, chilled or high-risk food manufacturing would be highly desirable.

Location

The role is based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, with good commuting access from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham, Pershore, Malvern, Ledbury and surrounding areas.