Site Technical Manager

The Collective Network Limited; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing business in Lincolnshire is seeking a Site Technical Manager to lead the technical, quality, and food safety agenda. This crucial role involves ensuring compliance with industry standards and managing the QA function while fostering a culture of quality. The ideal candidate will have proven technical management experience, strong knowledge of food safety legislation, and excellent leadership skills. The position offers the opportunity to shape technical standards and influence site performance at a senior level.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or food safety management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and legislation.
• Ability to lead and motivate technical teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical, quality and food safety agenda on site.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Oversee QA function and hygiene team operations.
• Contribute to operational decision-making as part of senior management.
• Drive technical standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Food safety management experience

Knowledge of food safety legislation

Leadership experience

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

HACCP and Food Safety qualifications

Degree in a food-related discipline

Job description

Site Technical Manager

Lincolnshire

Up to £60,000

We're supporting a respected food manufacturing business in Lincolnshire in their search for a Site Technical Manager. While the organisation prefers to stay anonymous at this stage, they are well established, highly regarded in their sector, and committed to strengthening their technical leadership on site. This is a key role - not simply maintaining standards, but shaping them.

The role

As Site Technical Manager, you will lead the technical, quality and food safety agenda on site. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the site's technical strategy, ensuring robust end-to-end controls while fostering a culture where quality is understood, prioritised and consistently upheld. You'll oversee:

• The QA function across intake, raw materials and factory operations
• The Hygiene team, working closely with the Group Hygiene Manager
• Site-wide technical compliance and continuous improvement initiatives

You will also sit on the site senior management team, contributing to operational decision-making and aligning technical priorities with commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant industry standards, including BRCGS, customer codes of practice and retailer requirements
• Lead internal, third‑party and customer audits
• Maintain and develop HACCP and TACCP plans
• Drive technical standards, policies and procedures that support consistent site performance
• Build strong cross‑functional relationships with operations, procurement, field technical teams and group technical colleagues
• Lead effective incident management, root‑cause analysis and trend reporting
• Monitor and report against internal and customer KPIs, implementing improvement plans where needed

Experience and skills

• Proven technical or food safety management experience within fresh produce or food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and industry standards
• Leadership experience with the ability to develop, support and motivate teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (essential)
• A degree in a food‑related discipline is beneficial but not essential

What this role offers

This position provides the opportunity to take ownership of a well‑established technical function, influence site performance at a senior level and contribute to a continuous improvement culture. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely shape standards and support operational success, we’d welcome a conversation.