Senior Technical Manager

Morrisons; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing group is seeking a Senior Technical Manager in the United Kingdom to drive food quality and safety across production sites. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes and strong leadership skills, with a commitment to managing teams and ensuring product integrity. Key responsibilities include developing the technical strategy, leading teams, and implementing quality initiatives. This role offers career development, generous benefits, and discounts from day one.

Benefits

15% discount in store

Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member

Career progression and development opportunities

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme and life assurance

Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP

Discounts with over 850 retailers

Free parking onsite

Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading the technical function for a diverse produce operation.
• Experience in large and multi-site leadership.
• Ability to drive performance improvement and manage change at pace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Technical strategy for the site.
• Lead Site Technical and Hygiene teams to deliver vertically integrated products.
• Drive culture change programmes for quality delivery and new business projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Food manufacturing knowledge

Food safety controls

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology

Job description

Overview

As we develop our food manufacturing business through Myton Food Group, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Manager to shape and execute the Technical function. Serving Morrisons and a growing number of external customers, the successful individual will have a proven track record in leading the technical function for a diverse produce operation and will be looking to grow their career as we grow the business.

This pivotal role involves driving food quality and improved satisfaction for our customers whilst also overseeing Food Safety, legality and integrity across our produce manufacturing site in high risk and low risk areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Technical strategy for the site, working closely with the Myton Food Group Produce division, aligning with commercial, operational and broader business goals.
• Lead Site Technical and Hygiene teams to deliver vertically integrated products for own brand and 3rd party customers.
• Drive culture change programmes for quality delivery and new business projects.
• Ensure safe, legal, high-quality products, guarding against customer illness, fines, adverse publicity, and brand damage.

About you

Key Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes, produce quality and food safety controls, and legislation.
• Experience in working with At Source, site technical, procurement and operational teams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in large and multi-site leadership.
• Ability to drive performance improvement and manage change at pace.
• Excellent communication, engagement, and motivational skills.
• Recognized qualifications in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Lead Assessor, and HACCP.

Key Relationships

• Suppliers, Technical Colleagues, Retail, Procurement, Commercial, Operations and Regulatory agencies
• Industry Specialists, Trade Bodies, and Service Providers

About us

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more.

We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.

In return for all your hard work, you will receive

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Car Allowance

At Myton, we’re proud to be building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We want every colleague to feel respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. Different voices, experiences and ways of thinking help us grow and improve and that’s good for our customers too.

We’re always looking for people from all walks of life to join us and bring their talents to our team. Together, we can build a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive and make a difference.