£85,000 - £100,000 + Leading Package + Pension + Benefits + Training + Immediate Start
Sittingbourne
Are you a Senior Technical Manager from a food manufacturing background looking for a senior leadership position where you can take ownership of Technical, Quality and Food Safety? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing food manufacturer, primarily based at their Sittingbourne production facility, while also providing technical leadership and support across additional manufacturing sites throughout the UK.
This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll work closely with the senior leadership team to drive technical standards, develop teams and ensure the business remains at the forefront of food safety, compliance and quality. You'll take responsibility for standards at the Sittingbourne site while working across the wider UK operation, supporting site technical teams, maintaining consistency and driving continuous improvement across the group as a Senior Technical Manager
Your Role As A Senior Technical Manager Will Include:
Lead the Technical and Quality functions at the Sittingbourne manufacturing site
Provide technical leadership and support to additional manufacturing sites across the UK
Drive Food Safety, Quality Standards, Product Authenticity and continuous improvement
Maintain and develop robust HACCP systems across manufacturing operations
Ensure the legality, safety, quality and integrity of all products manufactured
Champion and embed a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture
Maintain certification against key industry standards including BRCGS, BMPA and retailer requirements
Lead customer, third-party and regulatory audits
Ensure consistent technical and quality standards across multiple UK sites
Take ownership of food safety incidents, product recalls and withdrawals when required
Develop, coach and support Technical, Quality and Hygiene teams
Work closely with senior leadership to continuously improve technical performance
As A Senior Technical Manager You Will Have:
Significant Technical Management experience within FMCG / Food Manufacturing
Proven experience leading BRCGS and customer audits
Level 4 HACCP qualification - essential
Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, quality systems and compliance
Experience managing food safety incidents, recalls and crisis situations
Strong leadership and team development experience
Ability and flexibility to travel to other UK manufacturing sites when required
Keywords: Senior Technical Manager, Head of Technical, Technical Manager, Group Technical Manager, Food Safety Manager, Quality Manager, HACCP Level 4, BRCGS, BRC, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Food Production, Technical, Quality, Compliance, Sittingbourne, Kent, Maidstone, Medway, Canterbury, Faversham
Salary description
£85000.00 - £100000.00 per year