At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate the Technical function in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
- Company: Independently owned food manufacturer undergoing significant change.
- Benefits: Opportunity to influence at the top level and develop your team.
- Other info: Hands-on role with excellent career growth potential and a collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming the Technical function and driving change.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in food manufacturing Technical roles with a focus on improvement.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
If you walked into a Technical function tomorrow with a blank sheet of paper, what would you do?
This is an independently owned food manufacturing business going through a significant period of change, and Technical is going to play a big part in what comes next.
They’re looking for a Group Head of Technical who can take a fresh look at how things are done, set a clear direction and build a Technical function that is ready for the next stage of the business.
You’ll lead Technical across a multi-site operation, with responsibility spanning site Technical teams, Quality, Hygiene and Technical Services. You’ll own the strategy, KPIs, audit readiness and customer relationships, but this absolutely isn’t a role to lead from behind a desk.
You’ll need your boots on.
A huge part of the opportunity is people. There’s plenty of experience across the business and some long-serving teams who know their sites inside out. You’ll spend time in the factories, understand what works, challenge what could work better and bring people with you as the Technical function evolves.
You’ll also have genuine influence at the top table.
This is an independently owned business, so things work differently to a large corporate environment. You’ll need to be commercially minded, pragmatic and confident enough to have difficult conversations when necessary, while building strong relationships with owners, Operations and the wider leadership team.
There’s plenty technically to get your teeth into too. BRCGS, retailer standards, supplier assurance, hygiene, legal compliance and customer relationships all sit within the remit, alongside developing the people and structure around you.
They’re looking for someone who has led Technical within food manufacturing before and can point to a time when they’ve genuinely moved something forward. That could be a function, a site, a team, a set of standards or a wider transformation programme.
You don’t need to arrive with a 100-page strategy.
You do need the experience to set the direction, the personality to bring people with you and the energy to make it happen.
If that sounds like the kind of challenge you enjoy, let’s have a confidential conversation.
Group Head of Technical employer: The Sterling Choice
Join a forward-thinking food manufacturing company in Warwickshire, where innovation and investment are at the forefront of operations. As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll thrive in a dynamic work culture that encourages leadership and continuous improvement, offering you the chance to make a real impact on performance and efficiency. With competitive compensation, a bonus structure, and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to drive change in a supportive environment.
