Head of Technical

Gregory Walker Associates Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in the UK seeks a Head of Technical to lead their Technical strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in senior roles, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This role includes responsibilities at the senior leadership level, driving food safety and representing the Technical function across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Technical functions across multiple units.
• Ability to influence at all levels.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Technical strategy.
• Ensure food safety/legality is maintained.
• Set strategy across UK and European sites.

Skills

Proven experience in a senior Technical role

Confident communication skills

Strategic mindset

Commercially aware and customer-focused

Job description

Overview

A Head of Technical role at one of the leading food manufacturers in the UK. This role offers Senior Leadership Team levels ofresponsibility to the right candidate looking to further their career and play a key role in manufacturing a broad range of complex products.

The Role

As Head of Technical, you will:

• Lead delivery of Technical strategy
  

• Drive the maintaining of food safety/legality
  

• Set strategy across UK and European sites

• Be responsible for building the team for the future

• Represent the Technical function at SLT level

The Candidate

The successful Head of Technicalwill have:

• Proven experience in a senior Technical role

• Demonstrated success in leading Technical functions across multiple units

• Confident communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels - from factory floor to executive team

• A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving

• A commercially aware, customer-focused, and results driven mindset

Next Steps:

If you’re an experienced Head of Technical looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by contacting me on the number or email below.

About Your Recruitment Agency

Gregory Walker is a specialist food and drink manufacturing recruitment agency. We are on a mission to provide the most efficient, transparent and enjoyable recruitment service in the industry.

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