Senior Technical Manager – Manufacturing

Role Overview

• Lead the technical integration of new manufacturing sites into Sysco GB, collaborating with audit, central technical, distribution quality and site teams
• Drive technical excellence through consistent food safety systems, QMS, and risk based raw material approval programmes
• Support the activation of Sysco GB’s commercial proposition with respect to manufacturing product supply through broadline businesses through working in collaboration with responsible functions
• Develop Sysco GB manufacturing standards and policies aligned to central requirements and working closely with senior technical leadership team
• Champion continuous improvement and ensure all sites meet Sysco manufacturing audit requirements
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards and policies in line with central technical requirements
• Embed central policies, processes and tools across sites with clear communication to stakeholders
• Set and uphold due diligence standards, including microbiology, pest control, hygiene, HACCP, temperature control, product data and labelling
• Act as the escalation point for serious incidents and oversee incident management
• Provide support and guidance to the facility based technical teams as needed, e.g. GFSI, regulatory, customer, supplier, incidents, etc.
• Deliver regular integration and performance updates to the Sysco GB technical leadership team
• Support training and development to ensure effective embedding of processes
• Lead food safety and quality projects, including requirements, business case support and steering committee representation
• Provide leadership focused on driving cost efficiencies while maintaining technical standards

Requirements

• Significant experience operating as a Technical Manager
• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline
• HACCP Level 4 and formal lead assessor/internal auditor training or qualification
• Strong manufacturing background, preferably across multiple sites
• Experience in fresh, chilled, high-risk, meat and/or fish categories
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
• High level of IT proficiency
• Solid understanding of quality management systems, HACCP, and relevant UK and European food legislation
• Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects effectively
• Experience within global or international organisations and proficiency in additional European languages are desirable.

Benefits

• Company car allowance of £7,000 per annum or Company Car
• Single Private Medical Healthcare cover
• Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase 5 additional holiday days
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working contract
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Career progression opportunities
• being part of the Sysco group, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens a world of possibility