Site Food Tech & Quality Lead - Technical Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 33 days

Health EAP

Grocery Aid

Pension Scheme

Restaurant Discount

Cycle2Work

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is recruiting a Technical Manager to own technical performance across a busy production environment with three lines and established teams. You will be highly visible on the shop floor, driving standards, compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional colleagues.

You will lead on upcoming investments, including new cooking equipment and technologies, supporting product development and future-proofing the site for customer

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading technical or quality teams in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and retailer requirements.
• Hands-on leadership with focus on people development.
• Experience managing allergens, risk assessments, and food safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site’s technical function, deputising for senior leadership as required.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor, supporting and developing teams.
• Drive site standards in food safety, quality, and compliance (including BRC and customer requirements).
• Manage allergen controls, risk assessments, and foreign body prevention plans.
• Act as a key customer interface, including regular interaction with M&S.

Skills

Technical leadership

Quality leadership

People development

Stakeholder engagement

Allergen management

NPD support

Audits & compliance

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group in Carlisle is recruiting a Technical Manager to own technical performance across a busy production environment with three lines and established teams. You will be highly visible on the shop floor, driving standards, compliance and continuous improvement while collaborating with cross-functional colleagues.

You will lead on upcoming investments, including new cooking equipment and technologies, supporting product development and future-proofing the site for customer