Technical Services Manager - Food Manufacturing

Head of Technical – food manufacturing Location: 80-95,000+ car allowance + bonus +excellent benefits A high-growth High Care food manufacturing sites in Hampshire is entering a significant expansion phase and is seeking an experienced Technical Leader to join its senior leadership team. The business produces a range of branded and private label ambient products for major UK retailers and international markets. To support this next stage of development, the Head of Technical is required to lead and evolve the site’s technical and quality agenda. This is a senior multi-site leadership role with full accountability for food safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Leading all sites Quality & Food Safety Strategy Acting as the primary contact for retailer technologists, audits and regulatory inspections Driving continuous improvement across GMP, hygiene, allergen management and pest control Analysing quality and food safety metrics to identify trends and deliver measurable improvement Generating internal management review documentation and external customer technical reports Leading technical investigations in partnership with production and engineering Reviewing and optimising the site’s technical structure and resource deployment The role works closely with NPD, Engineering, Manufacturing, Commercial teams, raw material and packaging suppliers, third-party service providers and customer technical stakeholders. Degree qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline Demonstrable experience in a similar technical leadership role within fast-paced food manufacturing, beverages or FMCG HACCP and Food Safety qualifications (minimum Level 2, ideally advanced) Strong analytical capability and data-led decision making Excellent stakeholder management across operational and commercial teams Experience within ambient and fresh categories would be advantageous. Long-term career progression potential This opportunity will suit an ambitious Senior Technical Manager who thrives in a growth environment and wants to play a meaningful role in delivering the next chapter of business performance.