Head of Technical - Multi-Site Food Manufacturing

Trades Workforce Solutions; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Site Head of Technical in Tees Valley. The role includes full ownership of technical management and compliance across three locations, leading a large technical team, and implementing the group strategy. Candidates should have senior leadership experience in food manufacturing, strong relationships with UK retailers, and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers substantial responsibility, career progression, and opportunities for influence in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical leadership within chilled food manufacturing.
• Familiarity with UK retailers like M&S, Tesco, Asda, and JS.
• Proven capabilities in managing audits and customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical function across three sites.
• Develop and manage a large technical team.
• Implement the group technical strategy.
• Drive audit excellence and customer interactions.

Skills

Senior technical leadership experience in food manufacturing

Strong UK retailer experience

Proven audit leadership

Commercial awareness

Strong food safety knowledge

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a Site Head of Technical in Tees Valley. The role includes full ownership of technical management and compliance across three locations, leading a large technical team, and implementing the group strategy. Candidates should have senior leadership experience in food manufacturing, strong relationships with UK retailers, and a degree in a relevant field. This position offers substantial responsibility, career progression, and opportunities for influence in a growing organization.