Technical Manager

Technical Manager

c£50,000

Leeds

Job Reference: GG/16047

Overview

This is an opportunity to a billion-pound food business with a 100-year history. You will play a key role at their Leeds site by leading the site-based technical team in developing and executing a robust technical strategy. At the same time, you will foster internal and external relationships to drive technical excellence.

The Role

• Develop and maintain a the QMS.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and stay updated on food laws and guidelines.
• Manage HACCP systems, internal audits, and non-conformance trends.
• Oversee Pest Control contracts and support new product development.
• Implement microbial sampling plans and manage laboratory contracts.
• Ensure calibration, validation, and traceability systems comply with standards.
• Conduct technical risk assessments and manage suspect raw materials.
• Manage customer complaints and product certifications.
• Coordinate site audits/visits and engage with customers for quality improvement.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish data management systems for monitoring site KPIs.
• Attend site meetings and communicate trends for driving improvements.
• Develop a Quality Culture across the site.
• Identify and fulfil technical training requirements.
• Manage performance reviews and development plans for direct reports.

The Candidate

• Experience in the food industry.
• Ideally a degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Strong team player with effective communication skills.
• Proactive decision-maker with a focus on delivering results.
• Ability to manage KPIs, drive improvements, and prioritize customer focus.

Next Steps

If you feel you fit the brief for this opportunity and would like to take on a new challenge with an exciting business, contact Gilbert Gregory at Silven Recruitment on 02037943983 or 07487732962 or gilbert.gregory@silven.co.uk quoting reference GG/16047.