Technical Manager

Technical Manager
North Lincolnshire
Up to �65,000
At The Collective Network, we specialise in connecting top-tier talent with forward-thinking companies in the food manufacturing industry. We're looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of product safety, compliance, and quality improvements within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Your Role:

• Serve as the go-to technical contact for retail partners, ensuring swift responses and issue resolution.
• Lead the implementation and evolution of the Quality Management System (QMS) to maintain the highest compliance standards.
• Develop and embed a quality-focused culture across the site, ensuring technical excellence.
• Manage and report on key customer KPIs, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, fostering a strong culture of continuous learning and development.
• Oversee the accuracy of product specifications, ensuring alignment with internal processes.
• Lead the HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP teams, reinforcing food safety protocols.
• Analyse microbiological data trends and implement proactive measures to prevent deviations.
• Drive best practices in hygiene management, ensuring a consistently high standard.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring all non-conformances are resolved effectively.
• Promote a safety-first mindset, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.

What You'll Achieve:

• Outstanding results in audits, leading to strong customer confidence.
• Reduced incidents and customer complaints, driven by robust technical processes.
• Consistent compliance improvements, reflecting in key performance metrics.
• A high-performing technical team, benefiting from strong leadership and clear development pathways.
• Streamlined hygiene and risk management, reducing potential issues.
• Proactive problem-solving, minimising disruptions and ensuring seamless operations.

What You Bring:

• Proven leadership experience in food manufacturing and technical management.
• Deep understanding of food safety, compliance, and technical systems.
• Experience managing retail partnerships, ensuring strong technical collaboration.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities, think strategically, and solve problems effectively.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and technical innovation.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting.
• Passionate about food safety, quality, and compliance.
• Detail-oriented yet strategic in decision-making.
• A collaborative team player who values integrity.
• Results-driven, with a strong focus on innovation and improvement.

At The Collective Network, we connect top-tier talent with leading organisations in the food manufacturing industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact within a business committed to excellence and innovation in technical management. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we'd love to hear from you!