Senior Technical Manager

VanRath; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing business in Craigavon seeks a Senior Technical Manager responsible for ensuring product safety and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Food Science and significant technical management experience in food manufacturing. The role offers a salary of £50,000 - £55,000 and the opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Monday-Friday schedule

Impactful leadership role

Qualifications

• Proven technical management experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, and food safety systems.
• Experience liaising with retail customers and handling audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site technical team and promote food safety.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements and legal standards.
• Build relationships with retail customers and prepare for audits.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Senior Technical Manager

Craigavon | £50,000 - £55,000 | Monday-Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business supplying major UK and Irish retailers. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring products are safe, legal, and consistently meet both customer and industry standards.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will take ownership of all technical and quality functions on-site, leading a team and driving a strong culture of food safety and continuous improvement. You will work cross-functionally with Operations, NPD, and Commercial teams, while also engaging directly with retail customers and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Leading the site technical team and embedding a strong culture of food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Ensuring all products meet customer requirements, legal obligations, and audit standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with major retail customers, acting as a key technical contact.
• Supporting and managing customer visits and third-party audits.
• Managing the training matrix and development of the technical team.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
• Collaborating with wider business functions to support innovation and new product development.
• Ensuring site compliance with HACCP, BRCGS, and retailer standards at all times.

About You

We are seeking a confident, proactive leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to manage both people and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Essential

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Proven technical management experience within food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, and food safety systems.
• Experience liaising with retail customers and handling audits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience within high care or high-risk food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of retailer standards, particularly M&S and Waitrose.
• HACCP Level 4 certification.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
• Monday-Friday day shift (40 hours per week).
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a senior leadership role.
• Career development and progression within a growing business.

Contact: [e-mail]

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