Technical Manager Food Manufacturing

About The RoleWe are looking for an experienced Technical Manager to join our team in Deli on a fixed-term contract until December 2027. This is a senior leadership role responsible for leading all aspects of food safety, quality, compliance and legality within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment. You will play a critical role in maintaining the site's technical integrity, developing technical capability and ensuring the highest standards are consistently achieved across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the site technical strategy, ensuring delivery of group, customer and category objectives.Ensure compliance with all food safety, quality, legal, customer and internal standards.Develop and lead the technical team through effective coaching, training, succession planning and performance management.Build strong relationships with customers, retailers and external stakeholders while providing expert technical guidance across the site.Drive continuous improvement through KPI management, risk assessment, audit programmes and root cause analysis.About You We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. Youll bring the following skills and experience: Significant experience in technical or quality leadership roles within chilled food manufacturing.HACCP Level 4 and Food Safety Level 4 qualifications.Strong knowledge of retailer standards, including Tesco TFS, BRC, M&S and Sainsbury's requirements.Proven ability to lead, develop and inspire technical teams.Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.Strong technical expertise and commercial awareness.A passion for food safety, quality and continuous improvement.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.The ability to influence at all levels internally and externally.A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing others.What We Offer Were building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive. Company pension scheme Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts Employee discount scheme Experience annual pay reviews Profit related pay Opportunity for extended leave Free on-site parking Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities About Us Samworth Brothers is a fourth-generation family business, trusted by many of the UKs best-known retailers to produce high-quality own-label products. Alongside these, were proud to craft and deliver our own iconic brands, including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company, and Walker & Son. With over 10,000 talented colleagues working across our modern, well-invested food manufacturing sites nationwide, were committed to excellence in everything we dofrom the food we make to the careers we build. At Samworth Brothers, youre more than just an employee, you are part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive. Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special! Were proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process thats fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know. Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.TPBN1_UKTJ