Senior Technical Manager

Morepeople 01780; Thrapston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading produce company in Thrapston is seeking a Senior Technical Manager to lead the technical function, ensuring quality and safety in food manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience, expertise in food safety legislation, and relevant qualifications in Microbiology and Food Science. Competitive salary along with benefits including private healthcare and an annual bonus are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car cash plan and annual bonus

Generous holidays

Company pension

Private family healthcare

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in food manufacturing and quality control.
• Experience with multi-site management.
• Familiarity with food safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Technical strategy for the site.
• Lead Site Technical teams to ensure product quality.
• Drive culture change for food safety standards.

Skills

Expertise in food manufacturing

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Strong leadership skills

Education

Qualifications in Microbiology

Qualifications in Food Science

HACCP certification

Lead Assessor qualification

Job description

Senior Technical Manager / Produce/ Northamptonshire

Competitive

Overview

Are you an experienced technical leader in the fresh produce or food manufacturing industry? We're looking for a dynamic Senior Technical Manager to shape the technical function for the business, one of the UK's largest fruit packing operations. You'll work closely with internal and other external customers to ensure food safety, legality, and quality across both high-risk and low-risk areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Technical strategy for the site.
• Lead Site Technical teams to deliver quality for own brand and third‑party customers.
• Drive culture change to ensure safe, high‑quality products and safeguard against food safety risks.

What We're Looking For

• Expertise in food manufacturing, quality, and food safety legislation.
• Strong leadership experience, including multi‑site management.
• Qualifications in Microbiology, Food Science, HACCP, and Lead Assessor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Car cash plan and annual bonus.
• Generous holidays and company pension.
• Private family healthcare.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply via the link. Alternatively, for a confidential chat about the role, please contact Luan on 01780 480530 or [e-mail].