Technical Manager

2 Sisters Food Group; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Grocery Aid

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, seeks a Technical Manager to own technical performance across a busy production site with three lines and established teams.

You will be highly visible on the shop floor, driving standards, compliance and continuous improvement, while supporting upcoming investment projects and new product development to future-proof the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical or quality leadership role in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC standards and retailer requirements.
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people.
• Experience managing allergens, risk assessments and food safety systems.
• Confident communicator with customers and stakeholders.

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.
• Conduct GAP analysis and implement improvement plans to address risks and opportunities.
• Support new product development (NPD), including participation in taste panels.
• Host site visits for customers, directors, and auditors, ensuring excellent standards and engagement.
• Deliver training, coaching, and upskilling initiatives across the team.
• Occasionally visit customer sites to strengthen relationships and support technical alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Team development

Job description

Working Hours: 08:30-17:00, Monday-Friday

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across multiple sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our customers including major retailers like Aldi, Co-op and Marks & Spencer.

The Role

As Technical Manager, you will take ownership of technical performance across a busy production environment with three production lines and established teams and shifts. You'll be highly visible on the shop floor, working closely with colleagues to drive standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.

You will also play a key role in upcoming investment projects, including the introduction of new cooking equipment and emerging technologies, helping to future-proof the site and support new product development.

Key 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
• Conduct GAP analysis and implement improvement plans to address risks and opportunities
• Support new product development (NPD), including participation in taste panels
• Host site visits for customers, directors, and auditors, ensuring excellent standards and engagement
• Deliver training, coaching, and upskilling initiatives across the team
• Occasionally visit customer sites to strengthen relationships and support technical alignment

About You

• Proven experience in a technical or quality leadership role within food manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of BRC standards and retailer requirements
• Hands-on leadership style with a passion for developing people
• Experience managing allergens, risk assessments, and food safety systems
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with customers and stakeholders
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify gaps and drive improvements
• Interest in innovation, new technologies, and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Work for one of the UK's largest food manufacturers with a proud legacy - from launching the UK's first ready meals to driving modern innovation.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment where your voice matters.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, opportunities for real career development and a benefits package that includes:
• Up to 33 days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid, offering confidential support services 365 days a year