Your new company You will be joining a well-established and rapidly growing food manufacturing business known for its innovation, quality, and commitment to sustainability, the company supplies a wide range of fresh and prepared food products to major retailers and food service providers across the UK and Ireland. With a strong reputation in the industry and ongoing investment in people and processes, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving technical excellence within a dynamic and supportive environment. Your new role As Technical Manager, you will lead the technical and quality agenda across a fast-paced food production site, ensuring compliance with all food safety, quality, and regulatory standards. You will manage a dedicated technical team, oversee internal and external audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Working closely with production, NPD, and commercial teams, you will play a key role in maintaining customer confidence and supporting the delivery of high-quality, innovative products. This is a hands-on leadership role with real scope to influence and shape technical strategy within a growing business. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in food manufacturing, with proven experience in a technical or quality leadership position. You'll be well-versed in food safety standards, including BRC, HACCP, and retailer codes of practice. A natural leader, you'll have the ability to manage and develop a team, communicate effectively across departments, and build strong relationships with customers and auditors. A proactive mindset, attention to detail, and a passion for continuous improvement will be key to thriving in this fast-paced environment. What you'll get in return In return, you'll join a forward-thinking and supportive business that values its people and invests in their development. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for career progression, and the chance to make a real impact in a key leadership role. The company fosters a collaborative culture and offers a modern working environment with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Technical Manager Food Production BRC Benefits: Competitive Salary!