At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead technical transformation in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: A forward-thinking food manufacturer focused on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Excellent day rate, expenses covered, and impactful leadership role.
- Other info: Opportunity for significant impact and career growth in a challenging role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference and drive change in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Interim Technical Director to step into a highly visible food manufacturing environment undergoing significant operational and technical transformation. This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. We are looking for a hands-on, credible technical leader who can quickly assess the landscape, establish priorities, build confidence across the organisation and retailers and drive standards at pace. You'll provide immediate leadership across a sizeable multi-site technical function whilst supporting the business through a period of change, investment and capability development. The assignment will play a critical role in maintaining momentum whilst supporting the organisation's long-term technical ambitions, including the evolution into chilled and higher-care manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide immediate leadership and direction across the technical function.
- Quickly assess organisational capability, priorities and risk areas.
- Stabilise and strengthen technical standards across multiple manufacturing operations.
- Lead food safety, quality and compliance activities across the business.
- Support ongoing transformation and investment initiatives.
- Develop and coach technical leadership teams to improve capability and performance.
- Build credibility and trust with operational teams and senior stakeholders.
- Represent Technical with customers, retailers and external partners.
- Ensure the business remains audit-ready and customer-focused throughout the assignment.
We're Interested in Speaking With Individuals Who Bring:
- Proven Interim Technical Director or senior technical leadership experience within food manufacturing.
- Strong chilled and/or high-care manufacturing expertise.
- Extensive retailer-facing experience and customer credibility.
- A track record of successfully leading businesses through periods of change.
- The ability to rapidly establish priorities and deliver impact.
- Excellent influencing skills with the confidence to challenge appropriately.
- Experience developing teams and strengthening technical capability.
- Resilience, pragmatism and a highly visible leadership style.
Why This Assignment?
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a business that values strong technical leadership. You'll be given the autonomy to assess, prioritise and lead, whilst helping create the conditions for long-term success. The role will suit someone who enjoys pace, complexity and environments where visible leadership and sound judgement are essential. If you thrive on taking ownership, building momentum and leaving organisations stronger than you found them, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Interim Technical Director employer: HPRExecutive
Join a dynamic food manufacturing company in the Home Counties, where your expertise as an Interim Technical Director will be pivotal in driving operational and technical transformation. With a focus on employee growth and development, this role offers a unique opportunity to lead a sizeable multi-site technical function while enjoying an excellent day rate and expenses. The company fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of the organisation during a critical period of change.
