A leading fresh produce 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.