Technical Manager.
Location: Rugby.
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum (DOE).
Monday to Friday 09 30.
With a legacy spanning over a century, our client is a global powerhouse in delivering safer, smarter, and more sustainable products. At the heart of their success is a culture built on innovation, development, and excellence. If you're an experienced Technical Manager ready to shape the future of quality, safety, and operational performance, this is your moment.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Life Assurance.
- Extra day off paid.
- Company bonus.
- Healthcare allowance.
The Opportunity:
We re seeking a Technical Manager to take full ownership of the Quality, Food Safety, and technical agenda at a key manufacturing site. You ll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with the highest standards while driving innovation and continuous improvement across all technical operations. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you ll build capability, elevate performance, and lead from the front.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the development and execution of site-wide Technical and Quality strategies, in alignment with the company s vision and operational goals.
- Lead the charge on reducing product complaints, improving safety metrics, and enhancing environmental performance.
- Inspire, coach, and develop the Technical and QHSE teams to embed a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of key quality systems (HACCP, ISO, BRC, AIB), always ensuring audit readiness.
- Manage technical risk through robust quality control, verification, and validation processes.
- Champion environmental compliance and support site-wide sustainability initiatives.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver customer satisfaction through technical excellence.
About You:
- Proven leadership in a Technical or QHSE management role within a fast-paced, food-based FMCG manufacturing environment.
- Deep understanding of quality and safety management systems, including HACCP, ISO 9001/22000, BRC, and AIB.
- Hands-on experience with lab testing methods (analytical, microbiological, packaging).
- Skilled in root cause analysis (RCA), statistical process control (SPC), and FMEA.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills you can influence at every level.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline.
- Holds key certifications such as Lead Auditor, Advanced HACCP, NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
Contact Justin Norley at Stirling Warrington today to find out more.