Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Up to £55,000.

Yolk Recruitment is proud to be supporting the search for a Factory Technical Manager at a market manufacturer.

Are you a driven and experienced Technical Manager looking to take full ownership of factory-facing quality, food safety and compliance? Do you have a passion for leading high-performing QA teams and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced food production environment?

This is your chance to join a global manufacturer with a strong focus on continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability. You'll be responsible for managing all technical aspects on site from quality systems and audit compliance to food safety culture, raw material risk assessment and customer standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Quality Assurance team to deliver outstanding performance across food safety, hygiene, product quality and compliance.
• Take full site ownership of HACCP plans, validation, verification and CCP management.
• Drive technical excellence across operations, ensuring compliance with BRC, customer, legal and brand standards.
• Ensure robust systems are in place to manage non-conformance, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Own the site Quality Management System aligning with customer requirements and industry best practices.
• Oversee raw material, packaging and finished product assessment, release and traceability processes.
• Manage all internal and external audits (BRC, customer, third party and regulatory) with a proactive, audit-ready mindset.
• Champion the delivery of site-wide food safety and technical improvement strategies.
• Provide technical input to NPD launches and ongoing process improvements.
• Act as deputy for the Senior Technical Manager and support crisis and incident management when required.
• Lead and manage pest control activities and contractor performance.
• Represent technical function in cross-functional meetings, engaging stakeholders and communicating clear action plans.

This is what you'll need:

• Proven track record in a technical or quality leadership role within the food manufacturing/FMCG industry.
• Deep understanding of HACCP, QMS, BRCGS, food legislation, allergen control and food safety principles.
• Experience managing internal and third-party audits, customer standards, and continuous improvement projects.

And this is what you'll get:

• Competitive salary.
• 14% pension contributions.
• Life assurance cover.
• Critical illness cover.