Job Description A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Head of Technical to take full ownership of food safety and quality across two manufacturing sites in Lancashire and West Yorkshire, requiring weekly presence at both sites. This is a senior leadership role, ideal for a technically strong professional who thrives in a fast-paced, short shelf-life food manufacturing environment and has a proven track record of leading, developing, and uniting technical teams. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will ensure the business consistently meets the highest standards of BRC, Red Tractor, and customer compliance, while driving a positive, “can-do” culture across the technical function. Key Responsibilities Own and lead all BRC, Red Tractor, customer, and internal audits, ensuring sites are audit-ready at all times Act as the senior technical contact for customers, supporting commercial teams where required Ensure site standards for hygiene, GMP, and factory standards are maintained daily Manage departmental budgets, contracts, and forecasting Lead, coach, and develop the technical team, building capability, resilience, and succession Collaborate cross-functionally to promote a strong one-organisation culture About You Proven experience in a senior technical leadership role within food or fresh produce manufacturing Strong working knowledge of BRC, Red Tractor, HACCP (level 4 ideally), and food safety legislation Experienced in managing multi-site operations and bringing teams together under a unified approach Confident leading customer and third-party audits with a track record of strong results A people-focused leader who can develop teams, influence stakeholders, and drive standards Commercially aware, organised, and comfortable operating at senior leadership level This is an excellent opportunity for a Head of Technical or Senior Technical Manager ready to take ownership of a high-impact, strategic role within a growing and forward-thinking food manufacturer.