Shift Technical Manager

Alaska Black; Northwich; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Northwich, England is looking for an experienced Shift Manager - Technical to oversee a technical team. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and customer standards while supporting production operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of food manufacturing technical systems and proven leadership experience. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits, along with a key role in driving continuous improvement in a high-performing environment.

Benefits

Benefits package

Opportunity for leadership influence

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within food manufacturing or retail.
• Experience in High Risk / High Care environments where applicable.
• Confident managing incidents and product recalls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a technical team supporting site operations.
• Ensure manufacture of safe, legal and quality products.
• Implement and maintain site technical policies and standards.

Skills

Knowledge of food manufacturing technical systems

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Prioritisation skills

Education

Relevant degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or similar

Job description

Job Title: Shift Manager - Technical

Location: Cheshire

Salary: Up to £55,000 + Benefits

Reports to: Site Manager

Our client, an established food manufacturing business in Cheshire is seeking an experienced Shift Manager - Technical to lead a site-based technical team and ensure full compliance with food safety, quality, legality and customer standards. The role supports production operations and drives continuous improvement across technical systems and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a technical team supporting site operations
• Ensure manufacture of safe, legal and quality products
• Implement and maintain site technical policies, procedures and standards
• Manage internal audits, process validations and document control
• Proactively manage site risks, trends, non-conformances and complaints
• Support and maintain site accreditations
• Provide technical support to production and cross-functional teams
• Drive continuous improvement and cost awareness within budget

Key Relationships

• Site Leadership Team and cross-functional departments
• Customers, suppliers, auditors and regulatory bodies

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Strong knowledge of food manufacturing technical systems and compliance
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within food manufacturing or retail
• Experience in High Risk / High Care environments where applicable
• Confident managing incidents and product recalls
• Strong leadership, analytical and prioritisation skills
• Relevant degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or similar

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £55,000 + benefits
• Key technical leadership role within a high-performing manufacturing site
• Opportunity to influence quality, safety and compliance performance