Technical Manager

Senior Technical Manager Produce Location: Greater Manchester Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum 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 AAConsidering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.* 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 sites 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 principles to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve operational efficiency.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to fine-tune profitability through cost control, quality improvement, and process innovation.Safeguard product safety, legality, and qualityprotecting our customers and our brand What Were Really Looking For This is a hands-on role that requires initiative and drive.Were not looking for someone to sit behind a deskwe need a leader who will actively shape and evolve the role, making it essential to our business.Youll be empowered to introduce new traceable metrics and KPIs that directly improve company performance and product quality.If youre passionate about making a tangible impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.What Youll Bring Proven leadership in technical management within a diverse produce or meat operation Strong QA/QC experience in food manufacturing, with a track record of implementing and managing effective quality systems In-depth knowledge of food safety controls, UK/EU legislation, audit requirements, and Health & Safety regulations Experience managing BRCGS certification and leading successful audit outcomes Expertise in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies Commercial awareness and ability to drive profitability through technical and operational excellence Experience collaborating across At Source, site technical, procurement, and operations teams Strong change management and performance improvement capabilities Recognised qualifications in Microbiology, Food Science/Technology, HACCP, Lead Auditing, and Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent) Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills Key Relationships Youll work closely with: Suppliers, Retail, Procurement, Commercial, and Operations teams.Regulatory bodies, industry specialists, and service providers.What Youll Get Benefit Details Holidays Pension Free onsite parking Mobile provided Career development Progression opportunities Bonus scheme / Car allowance can be incorporated as a package Staff events/social To apply, send your CV to or call Helen on This vacancy is being handled by Aspire Recruitment.Due to high application volumes, we will only contact you within 14 days if selected for interview. xwwtmva By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and consent to Aspire Recruitment keeping you informed about future opportunities.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173