Site Technical Leader – Food Manufacturing Excellence

Compleat Food Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chilled food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Site Head of Technical to lead the technical operations at their Middlesbrough site. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in food manufacturing, strong people management skills, and excellent knowledge of food safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus a £5,700 car allowance and a bonus scheme, along with opportunities for long-term progression in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£5,700 car allowance

Bonus scheme

Opportunities for long-term progression

Qualifications

• Proven senior technical leadership experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong people management skills with a record of developing large technical teams.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP legislation and retailer Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical function to ensure food safety and quality.
• Own the site’s technical strategy and align it with group objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective KPIs and audits.

Skills

Technical leadership in food manufacturing

People management

Food safety knowledge

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Food Science or related discipline

HACCP Level 3 certification

Food Safety Level 3 certification

Lead Auditor qualification

Job description

A leading chilled food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Site Head of Technical to lead the technical operations at their Middlesbrough site. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in food manufacturing, strong people management skills, and excellent knowledge of food safety standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 plus a £5,700 car allowance and a bonus scheme, along with opportunities for long-term progression in a collaborative environment.