Technical Manager.
Location: Rugby.
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum (DOE).
Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:30.
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