Site Technical Manager

Morepeople 01780; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Lichfield seeks a Site Technical Manager to oversee food safety and quality across its dual site. The ideal candidate will lead a team, manage audits, and ensure compliance with BRC and legal standards. This role offers a competitive salary, a managerial bonus, private health insurance, and generous annual leave entitlements. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality products to major supermarkets and outlets.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual managerial bonus

Private health insurance (BUPA)

Life assurance - 4x your salary

33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven success in BRC & supermarket audits.
• Experience managing HACCP and QMS systems.
• Ability to lead, develop, and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical team to ensure food safety and quality.
• Monitor and report any product safety issues.
• Conduct supplier and customer audits.

Skills

Experience in FMCG chilled food

Track record in team leadership

Quick decision-making skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant Food Safety & HACCP qualifications

Formal food science qualifications

Job description

Site Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing

Ready to lead a team that keeps Britain’s feed with wholesome food. We’re looking for an experienced Site Technical Manager to run dual food manufacturing site.

You’ll be the go-to for food safety, quality, legality, and fresh produce standards across the site, leading a team of 5-10 direct reports and a wider operational crew of 20+.

Overview

What you’ll be doing and the impact you’ll have on our food safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the technical team to maintain and improve food safety, legality & quality in line with BRC, customer requirements, and UK legislation
• Monitoring, reporting, and tackling anything that compromises product safety or quality
• Managing HACCP and QMS systems
• Leading supplier & customer audits, plus staying ahead of legislative updates
• Mentoring your team, driving performance KPIs, and continuously improving processes

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in FMCG chilled food, ideally fresh produce
• Proven success in BRC & supermarket audits
• Track record of leading, developing, and mentoring teams
• Relevant Food Safety & HACCP qualifications
• Formal food science qualifications are a bonus
• Quick decision-making and problem-solving skills

What’s In It For You

• Competitive salary + annual managerial bonus
• Private health insurance (BUPA)
• Life assurance - 4x your salary
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of UK Bank Holidays) with option to buy 2 extra weeks

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-quality food operation, working with a passionate team and delivering products to some of the UK’s biggest supermarkets and food outlets. It’s challenging, rewarding, and every day you’ll see the difference you make.

Working hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30-17:00 (37.5 hours/week)

Pay: Competitive salary + bonus + benefits