Technical Manager Food Manufacturing
West Yorkshire | £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Take Ownership | Growing Business | High‑Impact Role
Great company culture | Incentives | Winning team
About the Business
Ballantine Recruitment is partnering with a well‑established food manufacturing business in West Yorkshire that is entering a significant phase of growth and investment. This is a company with real momentum backed by strong leadership, a clear strategy, and a people‑first culture.
The Opportunity
The business is now looking for a Technical Manager to take full ownership of site technical, quality, and customer‑facing activity someone who wants to step into a role where they can genuinely make an impact.
This is not a maintenance role. It’s an opportunity to shape, improve, and lead.
You’ll be the go‑to technical authority on site, working closely with operations and senior leadership to drive standards, strengthen processes, and maintain excellent customer relationships. You’ll have visibility, autonomy, and the backing to make decisions.
The Role
- Lead all aspects of food safety, quality, and technical compliance
- Own BRC standards, audits, and site readiness
- Act as the key contact for major retail customers
- Lead and develop a QA team (4 direct reports)
- Drive improvements across quality systems and site performance
- Operate in a hands‑on capacity comfortable on the shop floor and in front of customers
Why This Role Stands Out
- A business in genuine growth mode, not just talking about it
- Investment across site, people, and leadership
- A supportive, people‑first environment where you’re trusted to deliver
- Real ownership not just following process
- Your impact will be seen quickly and valued
About You
- Background in food manufacturing technical / QA
- Strong experience with BRC audits and compliance
- Confident dealing with retailer requirements and expectations
- Hands‑on, proactive, and comfortable leading from the front
- Ready to step up or already operating at Technical Manager level
Package & Process
- £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus
- Incentives + great benefits
- Clear progression and development opportunities
Apply
If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership and genuinely influence how a site operates, this is worth a conversation.
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