Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Member of Senior Leadership + Autonomy
About Us:
2 Sisters Food Group is one of the largest food manufacturers in the UK, delivering high-quality, innovative products to leading retailers and foodservice providers. Our Meal Solutions division is committed to producing delicious, safe, and nutritious meals, and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Technical to lead our technical operations across one of Europe's largest Ready Meals manufacturing site who solely produce for M&S.
The Role:
As Head of Technical, you will lead the site's technical strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with retailer standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement across food safety, quality, and hygiene functions.
You will work closely with senior operational leaders and customer technical teams to maintain audit readiness, strengthen processes, and ensure best-in-class standards across the site. Your primary focus will be ensuring all products meets rigorous food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while driving a culture of continuous improvement. You will also be expected to manage technical teams, oversee audits, and support business planning and strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the site's technical, hygiene, and quality teams within a high-care food manufacturing environment
* Ensure full compliance with BRCGS standards and retailer requirements, including M&S Integrity
* Drive strong audit performance and maintain continuous audit readiness
* Lead incident management, investigations, and corrective action plans
* Oversee site hygiene standards, reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support and guide technical input into site fabrications and improvement projects
* Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a strong food safety culture
* Manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced production environment
About You
We are looking for a credible, hands-on technical leader with experience operating at senior level within food manufacturing.
You will bring:
* Strong experience working with Marks & Spenner technical standards (highly desirable)
* Proven leadership of large technical or hygiene teams
* A track record of delivering strong results within high-volume food manufacturing sites
* Extensive experience with BRCGS audits and retailer compliance frameworks
* The confidence and communication skills to influence across a complex, fast-moving site environment
Qualifications (Preferred)
* Level 4 HACCP
* Level 4 Food Safety
* Lead Auditor certification
While qualifications are beneficial, proven experience and leadership capability are valued most highly.
Why 2 Sisters Food Group?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development in a leading UK food manufacturer.
* A supportive, collaborative, and innovative working environment.
* A chance to make a tangible impact within a major food group committed to producing high-quality products.
How to Apply:
If you are an experienced, strategic leader in the food industry with a passion for quality and food safety, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.
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