Regional Technical Manager

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd; Hessle; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier of food ingredients is seeking a Regional Technical Manager to oversee manufacturing excellence. This role involves driving product and process optimization while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should possess advanced education in engineering and strong project management skills. The contract is for 12 months and primarily remote, requiring travel to various production sites.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of manufacturing flows, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong project management skills with experience in multi-site operations.
• Fluency in English for effective communication in international teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive validation of new product specifications with R&D.
• Optimize existing processes for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Lead industrial development initiatives and introduce new technologies.
• Safeguard food safety and regulatory compliance as part of HACCP team.
• Act as a technical bridge between internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Technical expertise in manufacturing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Advanced education in engineering or related fields

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client, seeking a Regional Technical Manager in Hull, England, is a leading global supplier of food ingredients. Working for this leading organization means being part of an innovative and dynamic company that is dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. With a commitment to sustainability, they offer employees the opportunity to work for a company that is making a positive impact on the environment.

COMPENSATION

£33,000 - £35,000 (commensurate upon experience) plus benefits.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is a career-defining chance for an innovative technical leader to shape manufacturing excellence on an international scale. You will champion product and process optimization, build resilient supplier partnerships, and spearhead projects that elevate quality, safety, and operational efficiency across a global supply network.

This is a maternity leave coverage (12 month fixed term contract) offering remote, home-based work but with regular travel to production sites in France, Poland, and Turkey.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position places you at the heart of technical innovation and supply-chain growth. Your contributions will not only strengthen production capabilities and broaden sourcing strategies but also directly support the company's mission to deliver consistent quality, develop its people, and ensure long-term business success.

• Drive the validation of new product specifications and manufacturing methods, ensuring smooth industrial trials in collaboration with R&D teams.
• Oversee costing and bill-of-materials development for new product lines while optimizing existing processes for cost, quality, and sustainability.
• Guide the design and commissioning of new equipment, and fine-tune freeze-drying recipes, packaging concepts, and production cycles.
• Lead industrial development initiatives, introducing cutting-edge technologies and process improvements that enhance hygiene, safety, and product authenticity.
• Serve as a key member of the HACCP team, safeguarding food safety and compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a technical bridge between internal stakeholders—production, quality, maintenance, logistics, commercial—and external partners, from suppliers to customers.

EXPERIENCE

Advanced education or equivalent hands-on expertise in industrial processes, engineering, or related technical fields, combined with strong project-management skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven knowledge of manufacturing flows, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, ideally within complex, multi-site operations.
• Technical know-how along with strong project management skills.
• A creative and dynamic mindset, with the autonomy and adaptability to thrive in fast-moving environments.
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate confidently across international teams and cultures.