Technical Manager

In The News; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

In The News in Lancashire is seeking a factory based Technical Manager to lead the technical and quality function, driving food safety, quality, compliance and operational excellence across the site.

You will develop and inspire the quality team, collaborate with technical and operations colleagues, and embed a culture where quality remains a top priority while delivering the company's quality agenda.

Qualifications

• Evidence of strong leadership in quality/food safety
• Collaborates across departments to drive quality
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Experience in food manufacturing quality systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and motivate the quality team
• Drive food safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Ensure site remains compliant with standards and regulations
• Build relationships between technical and operational functions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives
• Champion a culture where quality is a top priority
• Shape and deliver the company's quality agenda

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Food safety

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Location: Lancashire

Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful food manufacturing business in a key leadership position. As a factory based Technical Manager, you will lead the technical/quality function across the site, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence. Working closely with both technical and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving a strong quality culture throughout the business while developing and inspiring your team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced technical or quality professional who is passionate about food safety and continuous improvement.

• Strong leadership experience within quality and food safety
• A collaborative approach with the ability to influence across all departments
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Proven experience working within a food manufacturing environment
• A track record of driving quality standards and compliance across a business

The Role

• Leading, developing, and motivating the quality team
• Driving food safety, quality, and compliance standards across the site
• Ensuring the business remains fully compliant with all relevant standards and regulations
• Building effective relationships between technical and operational functions
• Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver business objectives
• Championing and embedding a culture where quality remains a top priority
• Playing a key role in shaping and delivering the company's quality agenda

What's in it for You?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people and provides the support needed to succeed and develop your career.

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000
• The opportunity to lead and influence quality strategy
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career development opportunities