Multi-Site Technical Operations Leader

Zertus UK & Ireland; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% annual bonus

Car allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contributions

Healthcare plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Zertus UK & Ireland, a leading confectionery and snacking group, seeks a Group Head of Technical Operations to steer the technical function across five manufacturing sites with regular UK & Ireland travel. You will drive consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement in food safety, quality and technical excellence.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will develop and mentor Site Technical Managers, champion best practices and ensure customer satisfaction across our UK & Ireland

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in confectionery/snacking FMCG sectors.
• Proven track record leading technical teams across sites.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality systems, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated improvements in food safety, quality and technical performance.
• Extensive knowledge of BRCGS standards and retailer requirements with audit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all Technical functions within Zertus UK & Ireland.
• Lead Site Technical Managers and wider Technical, QA and Hygiene teams.
• Drive standardisation of technical systems, processes, and quality management practices.
• Lead development and implementation of Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, retailer requirements, HACCP principles and food legislation.
• Strengthen food safety, quality and technical performance through governance and excellence.
• Build strong customer relationships and represent the business during audits and technical reviews.
• Lead group-wide audit readiness, complaint management and compliance programmes.
• Oversee HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and allergen management systems.
• Support technical innovation and capital projects across the Group.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior technical leadership

Multi-site leadership

Food safety expertise

BRCGS knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Technical transformation

Audit readiness

Education

Degree in Food Science/Technology

HACCP Level 4

Food Safety & Hygiene Level 4

Job description

Zertus UK & Ireland, a leading confectionery and snacking group, seeks a Group Head of Technical Operations to steer the technical function across five manufacturing sites with regular UK & Ireland travel. You will drive consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement in food safety, quality and technical excellence.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will develop and mentor Site Technical Managers, champion best practices and ensure customer satisfaction across our UK & Ireland