Lead food safety, quality and customer confidence in a critical pork production operation The new Technical Manager will be responsible for leading strong technical governance while enabling safe, efficient operations. Key accountabilities include: Owning food safety, quality, legality and GMP standards across the Primary or Added Value operations Leading and developing the Technical team, setting clear expectations and building capability Acting as the technical lead for customer-facing activity, including specifications, audits and issue resolution Managing relationships with competent authorities including FSA, OV, DEFRA and MHS Leading export compliance requirements (including USDA, China, South Korea and Australia) Preparing for and leading internal and external audits, delivering robust corrective actions and sustained improvement Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to embed technical standards into daily decision-making Driving continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen systems, reduce risk and improve site performance As part of the reshaping of the Malton Technical function, we are looking for two Technical Managers - one for Primary Production, the other for our Added Value operations. Our new Technical Manager will take full ownership of food safety, quality, legality and customer standards across the production area (Primary or Added Value) within Sofina Foods’ Malton site. Reporting into the Site Head of Technical, this role provides clear technical leadership to both their Technical team and the wider operational function. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for GMP, HACCP, BRCGS, customer standards, export compliance and regulatory engagement. You will lead audits, drive continuous improvement, and act as the trusted technical authority on site, ensuring standards are not only met, but strengthened. This role is based in Malton, 5 days a week. Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group. At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will also have the opportunity to work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents. Sofina Foods has a 25 year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you. This is a chance to step into a key leadership role during a period of positive change. As a leader in the Technical function at Malton, you’ll have the opportunity to influence standards, rebuild confidence, and leave a visible mark on how technical excellence is delivered on site. You’ll work closely with an engaged site leadership team, lead a core technical function, and play a critical role in ensuring Malton is known for strong governance, consistency and customer trust; now and in the future.