Team Manager – Technical

Overview

In this role you will lead a team within the Technical team to deliver a high-quality product to customers. You coach and develop people, manage performance and drive daily KPIs while ensuring compliance with food safety standards. You will shape short- and medium-term plans, policies, and continuous improvement efforts, supporting site accreditations where applicable. This is a fast-paced, collaborative role at a growing food manufacturer with strong ties to Morrisons.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in supermarkets and convenience stores
• additional 10% discount card for friend/family
• career progression and Leadership School
• subsidised staff canteen
• free parking

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Operatives with coaching leadership
• Set short and medium-term plans and KPI targets
• Implement and ensure compliance with Technical policies
• Contribute to site accreditations where applicable
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards meet BRC and Morrisons standards
• Monitor and drive KPIs; take action to meet targets daily/weekly
• Set performance targets and create improvement action plans, including cost reduction
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Spot and develop talent through coaching and guidance
• Oversee colleague welfare and attendance improvements
• Allocate tasks and manage daily shift briefs and weekly technical labour plan
• Ensure compliance with raw material and finished product specifications

Key requirements

• Management/Supervisory experience in a large-scale production/QA operation
• Ability to challenge decisions and behaviours to ensure consistent customer service
• Proven track record of people management and delivering strong results through a team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge the status quo
• Assertiveness to make decisions on the spot
• Understanding of cost models, budgetary control and pest control management

• team leadership
• coaching and development
• problem solving
• experience in production/QA environments
• KPI monitoring and action planning
• food safety compliance (BRC)

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