Technical Shift Manager - Food Quality & Compliance

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

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Manager – Technical Team to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience or a degree in related fields and strong analytical, communication, and people management skills. This role offers significant benefits including generous holiday allowance, store discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Six weeks holiday

15% store discount

Career progression opportunities

Subsidised staff canteen

Market-leading pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience or degree in science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, engineering, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of safety, legality, and compliance across food supply chain.
• Previous experience in high-risk product handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the technical team across departments.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Investigate and report adverse microbiological results.
• Support colleagues on technical issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

People management

Education

Relevant degree in science, food technology, or related field

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shift Manager – Technical Team to oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience or a degree in related fields and strong analytical, communication, and people management skills. This role offers significant benefits including generous holiday allowance, store discounts, and opportunities for career progression.