Technical Manager

Myton Food Group; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Senior Technical Manager to drive food quality and safety within their operations. This pivotal role involves implementing a technical strategy and leading hygiene teams to ensure compliance and excellence in product quality. Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of food manufacturing processes, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications in microbiology and food science. Benefits include discounts, career development, and healthcare perks.

Benefits

15% discount in store

10% discount card for a friend

Career progression

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

'MyPerks' discounts

Free parking onsite

Enhanced family leave

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes and food safety controls.
• Experience with technical and operational teams.
• Strong leadership experience in multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Technical strategy for the site.
• Lead Site Technical and Hygiene teams.
• Ensure safe and legal high-quality products.

Skills

Food manufacturing processes

Food safety controls

Leadership

Communication skills

Performance improvement

Education

Microbiology

Food Science

Food Technology

Lead Assessor

HACCP

Job description

As we develop our food manufacturing business through Myton Food Group, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Manager to shape and execute the Technical function. Serving Morrisons and a growing number of external customers, the successful individual will have a proven track record in leading the technical function for a diverse produce operation and will be looking to grow their career as we grow the business. This pivotal role involves driving food quality and improved satisfaction for our customers whilst also overseeing Food Safety, legality and integrity across our produce manufacturing site in high risk and low risk areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Technical strategy for the site, working closely with the Myton Food Group Produce division, aligning with commercial, operational and broader business goals.
• Lead Site Technical and Hygiene teams to deliver vertically integrated products for own brand and 3rd party customers.
• Drive culture change programmes for quality delivery and new business projects.
• Ensure safe, legal, high-quality products, guarding against customer illness, fines, adverse publicity, and brand damage.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of food manufacturing processes, produce quality and food safety controls, and legislation.
• Experience in working with At Source, site technical, procurement and operational teams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in large and multi-site leadership.
• Ability to drive performance improvement and manage change at pace.
• Excellent communication, engagement, and motivational skills.
• Recognized qualifications in Microbiology, Food Science, Food Technology, Lead Assessor, and HACCP.

Key Relationships

• Suppliers, Technical Colleagues, Retail, Procurement, Commercial, Operations and Regulatory agencies
• Industry Specialists, Trade Bodies, and Service Providers

Benefits

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• Car Allowance