Technical Manager
Location:
Willand, Cullompton
Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week
Salary:
Highly Competitive + Benefits
About Us
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2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our busy poultry manufacturing site in Willand, reporting directly into the Head of Technical. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for managing the Quality function across a large a operation.
You'll lead and develop the Quality team, with direct reports including a Quality Manager and Quality Systems Manager, and overall oversight of all QA staff on site. The role is hands-on and fast-paced, ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and confidently make technical decisions in a high-volume environment.
Key Responsibilities
Managing ongoing NPD projects, from factory trials through to successful launch
Ensuring full technical and compliance readiness for any new lines introduced to the business
Making decisions on out-of-specification stock, including rejection and product disposition
Leading investigations, reporting and root cause analysis
Maintaining strong technical standards across a multi-retailer site
About You
You'll be an experienced Technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within short shelf life and high-care environments. You'll be confident leading teams, managing multiple priorities, and working closely with senior stakeholders.
Key Skills
Extensive Technical Management experience
Proven root cause analysis and investigation capability
Ability to lead, influence and develop large quality teams
Experience working in large, busy factory environments
A pragmatic, decisive approach with strong attention to detail
The confidence to lead technical standards across a multi-retailer operation
Key Qualifications
Food Safety
HACCP
Industry recognised technical qualification - HND/Degree or equivalent
IOSH
Benefits
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Refer a friend scheme
Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family
Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.
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