Senior Technical Manager – Raw Meat Location: Greater Manchester Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Negotiable DOE Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm (flexible within business operating hours of 5:00am – 6:00pm) Reports to: Director We are a BRC Approved and AA* standard, fast-growing food manufacturing and meat wholesaling business seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead our technical function. This pivotal role ensures the highest standards of food safety, quality, and integrity across our high-risk and low-risk production areas, serving both own-brand and third-party customers. Your Mission Develop and execute the site’s technical strategy, aligning with commercial and operational goals. Lead Technical, QA, QC, and Hygiene teams to deliver vertically integrated products across produce and meat categories. Champion quality culture and drive continuous improvement across the site. Oversee and enhance quality assurance and quality control systems to ensure consistent compliance with food safety, legality, and customer specifications. Implement robust QA/QC procedures to monitor product integrity, traceability, and performance. Ensure full compliance with UK/EU food legislation, industry standards, and customer codes of practice.Lead internal and external audit processes, including BRCGS, customer audits, and regulatory inspections. Apply lean manufacturing princi...