Technical Manager Full Time Permanent NEW

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.