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We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technical Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team on a Monday to Friday basis. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for leading the Technical and Hygiene functions across two sites, while being primarily based at our main location in Sherburn LS25. This is more than a compliance role it is a strategic leadership position focused on driving food safety, quality excellence, customer confidence, and continuous improvement across the business.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the Technical and Hygiene functions across site operations
Ensure compliance with all legislative, customer, audit, and brand standards
Drive a strong food safety, quality, and health & safety culture
Oversee internal and third-party audits
Lead risk assessments, hazard reporting, and accident investigations
Analyse KPIs and technical data to identify improvement opportunities
Partner with Production, NPD, Planning, Engineering, HR, and Hygiene teams
Represent the business in customer and external technical interactions
Develop and mentor the technical team, ensuring capability and succession planning
Requirements:
Has extensive technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
Has operated at senior or site technical management level
Demonstrates strong people management and influencing skills
Is commercially aware and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment
Can coach, challenge, and inspire teams
Thrives on continuous improvement and raising standards
Advanced Food Safety (Level 4)
Advanced HACCP
Level 3 or 4 Health & Safety (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
Food-related degree (or equivalent industry experience)
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar technical leadership role