Technical Manager - Food Manufacturing

hireful.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus

Job summary

Middlesbrough site is hiring a proactive Factory Technical Manager to lead the technical function, drive standards and continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will own technical performance, shape site strategy and partner with the Site Leadership Team to deliver customer satisfaction.

You’ll manage BRC and retailer audits, develop improvement plans, and coach the technical team while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, NPD and Commercial colleagues to

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical teams in a food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site technical function and drive standards, audits and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, NPD and Commercial colleagues to ensure products exceed retailer and regulatory expectations.
• Develop and coach the technical team, delivering technical improvement plans and managing customer/certification audits.

Job description

Middlesbrough | £65k - £70k base salary + Car allowance + Bonus

Are you an ambitious Technical Manager ready to make a real impact in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? We're looking for an experienced Factory Technical Manager / Technical Manager to take the lead at our site in Middlesbrough. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape technical performance, influence site strategy and lead a team committed to delivering the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

You’ll take ownership of the site’s technical function, working closely with the Head of Technical and the wider Site Leadership Team to drive standards, strengthen customer relationships and embed a culture of continuous improvement. From leading retailer and BRC audits to delivering technical improvement plans, you’ll have the autonomy and influence to make a tangible difference. You’ll also play a key role in developing your team, partnering with Operations, Engineering, NPD and Commercial colleagues, and ensuring products consistently exceed customer, retailer and regulatory expectations.

About you...

We’re looking for a confident technical leader with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally chilled foods. You’ll bring excellent knowledge of BRC requirements, retailer standards, HACCP and food safety legislation, alongside proven experience leading technical teams and managing customer and certification audits. A relevant degree, HACCP and Food Safety Level 3, and Lead Auditor qualification are highly desirable.