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Site Technical Manager
Job Posted: 16 hours ago
Salary: £ 65,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
An opportunity for an experienced Site Technical Manager to lead the technical function within a well-established food manufacturing business.
This is a key leadership position with responsibility for ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality, legality, and compliance, while driving continuous improvement across the site, you'll also play a visible role in audits, customer relationships, and deliver initiatives that support business growth and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all site technical operations, ensuring robust systems for quality, food safety, legality, and brand integrity.
* Develop and implement a clear technical strategy and improvement roadmap aligned with business objectives.
* Champion a positive food safety and quality culture across all departments.
* Manage, coach, and develop the technical team, embedding strong leadership, succession planning, and performance management.
* Provide senior technical presence during audits, customer visits, and inspections.
* Collaborate with wider business functions to share best practice and deliver strategic projects.
* Lead investigations, non-conformance management, and CAPA implementation to maintain continuous improvement.
* Support environmental, sustainability, and health and safety initiatives as part of the senior leadership team.
About You
You're an experienced technical leader with a strong background in food manufacturing and the credibility to influence at senior level. You combine strategic vision with practical leadership and a drive to raise standards and develop people.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Degree (or equivalent) in Food Science or a related discipline.
* Proven track record in a senior technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of UK retailer Codes of Practice.
* Level 4 HACCP and Lead Auditor qualification.
* Experience of managing customer technical relationships.
* Demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams.
* Knowledge of BRCGS, IFS, and other third-party audit standards.
* Experience with technical systems such as SAP or MES.
* Strong communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected food business in a role with genuine influence and visibility. The successful candidate will shape technical strategy, build capability within the team, and play a key part in maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, and compliance.
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