Senior Technical Manager

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

£70,000–£110,000

Cranswick is a leading British food producer committed to quality and authenticity. Founded in 1975 with the simple mantra "Good in equals good out," the company has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest food producers in the UK, dedicated to creating genuinely made British food without compromise.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Technical Manager to join our Senior Leadership Team on a Monday to Friday basis. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for leading the Technical and Hygiene functions across two sites, while being primarily based at our main location in Sherburn LS25.

This is more than a compliance role it is a strategic leadership position focused on driving food safety, quality excellence, customer confidence, and continuous improvement across the business.

About You

We are looking for a confident and credible senior leader who:
Has extensive technical leadership experience within food manufacturing
Has operated at senior or site technical management level
Demonstrates strong people management and influencing skills
Is commercially aware and comfortable working within a fast-paced environment
Can coach, challenge, and inspire teams
Thrives on continuous improvement and raising standards

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Site Director, you will:

Lead the Technical and Hygiene functions across site operations
Ensure compliance with all legislative, customer, audit, and brand standards
Drive a strong food safety, quality, and health & safety culture
Oversee internal and third-party audits
Lead risk assessments, hazard reporting, and accident investigations
Analyse KPIs and technical data to identify improvement opportunities
Partner with Production, NPD, Planning, Engineering, HR, and Hygiene teams
Represent the business in customer and external technical interactions
Develop and mentor the technical team, ensuring capability and succession planning

Qualifications

Advanced Food Safety (Level 4)
Advanced HACCP
Level 3 or 4 Health & Safety (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
Food-related degree (or equivalent industry experience)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar technical leadership role
Strong audit and compliance background

This is a Senior Leadership Team role offering real influence across site operations. You will play a critical role in shaping technical strategy, strengthening culture, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and compliance. If you are an experienced technical leader ready to take the next step in a senior multi-site capacity, we would welcome your application.