An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding organisation based in West Sussex, 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