Senior Technical Manager

VanRath

Dungannon

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance for you and/

9 statutory closure days

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and_adop

IVF leave pay

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Ongoing training and development

Excellent career progression

Job summary

VANRATH is recruiting a Senior Technical Manager in Dungannon to lead the Technical function across a food manufacturing business. You will oversee quality systems, food safety, legality and regulatory compliance while guiding continuous improvement and a strong quality culture within the operation.

The role requires managing the Technical Team, maintaining BRCGS accreditation and liaising with regulators and retailers to meet standards and audits.

Qualifications

Degree in Food Technology or Food Science.
Proven management experience in Technical, Quality or Food Manufacturing.
Experience maintaining BRCGS accreditation.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage and develop the Technical Team to meet standards.
Develop and maintain a robust Quality Management System (BRCGS, retailers).
Maintain HACCP plans in line with legislation and standards.
Drive the technical strategy and continuous improvement.
Lead customer audits and provide technical support to Customer and Commercial teams.
Communicate with DAERA and regulatory authorities on compliance.
Provide regular reports on product safety, legality, quality and controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality management

Food safety

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Food Technology degree

Food Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business systems

Job description

Senior Technical Manager

Dungannon | £55,000 - £60,000 | Permanent | Full-Time

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Technical Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business in Dungannon.

This is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and developing the Technical function, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, product quality, legality and regulatory compliance across the business.

The successful candidate will play a central role in driving the company's technical strategy, developing a strong quality culture and delivering continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

The Role

Lead, manage and develop the Technical Team to ensure products consistently meet or exceed required standards.
Develop and maintain a robust Quality Management System in line with BRCGS and major retailer requirements.
Maintain and review HACCP plans in accordance with legislation and recognised industry standards.
Drive the company's technical strategy and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Promote and embed a strong quality and food safety culture throughout the organisation.
Lead and support customer audits and provide technical support to customers and the Commercial team.
Liaise with DAERA and other regulatory authorities to ensure ongoing statutory compliance.
Provide regular reports to senior management covering product safety, legality, quality and process controls.
Ensure critical food safety and quality activities, including calibration and temperature monitoring, are effectively managed.
Ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented where standards or procedures are not met.
Lead the training and development of production operatives in quality systems and procedures.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant food safety, quality and labelling legislation.
Support the Logistics team with export and import certification requirements.
Introduce and improve systems and processes to enhance technical performance across the business.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

A degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years' management experience within a Technical, Quality or Food Manufacturing environment.
Proven experience managing and maintaining BRCGS accreditation.
Strong knowledge of food safety, regulatory compliance and auditing frameworks.
HACCP Level 4 qualification.
Proven experience leading, developing and motivating technical teams.
Experience managing customer and third-party audits.
Experience working with regulatory authorities.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision‑making skills.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills at all levels.
A proactive, organised and results‑focused approach to continuous improvement.