Role Description
This is a full‑time role for a Site Head of Technical, with responsibilities across both our Middlesbrough locations. The role involves providing strategic leadership in the technical department, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality standards. Day‑to‑day tasks include further developing and maintaining robust food safety and quality systems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, managing audits and certifications, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The Head of Technical will also play a crucial role in mentoring and developing technical staff to achieve operational excellence and form part of the site leadership team.
Qualifications
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* Strong expertise in food safety, quality standards, and compliance regulations within the chilled food industry
* Experience in managing audits, certifications, and regulatory inspections
* Proficiency in team leadership and staff development, with a focus on building technical capabilities
* Excellent project management, organizational, and strategic planning skills
* Effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
* Proactive problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
* A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field is preferred
* Experience with retailer technical requirements and customer‑focused solutions is advantageous
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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