An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in West Sussex, to join as their Technical Manager. A family run business producing high quality meat products for our customers, who range from Contract Caterers, Business and Industry, Schools, Colleges, Care Homes and Restaurants. Main Responsibilities: • You will be ultimately responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and the quality of output • Managing a team of 10 staff per shift. Various shifts across the week and 24 hours per day. • Planning and organisation production schedules • Determining quality control standards • Overseeing the production processes • Ability to direct personnel towards maximum performance will set you apart as a leader • Liaising with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements • Estimating costs and preparing budgets • Organising workflow to meet specifications and deadlines • Monitor production to resolve issues • Determine amount of necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.) • Ensure output meets quality standards • Enforce health and safety precautions • Ensuring the team is engaged, organised and motivated • Ensure the night shift get the orders prepared and ready for the drivers for prompt delivery the following morning Key competencies: Previous experience as a Leader and motivator in a Management role Knowledge and understanding of the meat / butchery industry Understanding of quality standards and health & safety requlations Experience in reporting on key production metrics Proficient in MS Office or other software Excellent communication skills Good leadership abilities & ability to motivate a team Attention to detail as well as strong decision making abilities