Technical Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking a Site Technical Manager for a leading food manufacturer in Manchester. The role involves achieving robust technical standards and quality assurance processes. Previous experience in meat manufacturing is essential.

Your responsibilities include ensuring product safety, managing technical teams, and optimizing production efficiency while adhering to food safety regulations. This position requires a leader who can drive continuous improvement and maintain high industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and BRC standards is required.
• Ability to lead and train technical teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Oversee quality control and internal audits.
• Lead technical teams and foster a culture of safety.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Meat manufacturing experience

Quality assurance knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Job description

A leading and investing Food Manufacturer is currently seeking a site Technical Manager to join their team to oversee and implement robust technical standards, quality assurance processes, and compliance systems. With expert knowledge and strategic influence, they will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the business in maintaining the highest industry standards. This role will work with top retailers, foodservice and lead a technical team for a BRC top rated site.

This role will need former meat manufacturing experience.

Technical Manager responsibilities include:

• Ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards (HACCP, GMP, BRC, customer requirements). Oversee quality control, internal audits, and non-conformance actions.
• Optimise production efficiency by overseeing technical processes, equipment performance, and SOP implementation. Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Lead Technical teams, manage budgets, train staff, and foster a culture of safety, hygiene, and continuous improvement. Represent customer and consumer interests.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and environmental standards, track key KPIs (efficiency, waste, downtime, quality issues), and drive sustainability initiatives.

You will be a Technical Manager with experience working in a Food manufacturing environment. Meat manufacturing experience is essential for this role.