Head of Technical

to producing the highest-quality and innovative products. Our commitment to food safety, quality, and compliance sets us apart in
our industry. As we continue to grow and improve, we are now seeking an experienced Head of Technical to lead our technical and
hygiene operations and ensure our standards are met and exceeded across our two fantastic sites in Middlesbrough. The sites are
incredibly welcoming and have a real family feel about them.

The Role:
As the dual site Head of Technical, you will be instrumental in leading and ensuring technical compliance across both our sites.
You will ensure not only customer requirements but also our internal standards and key legal obligations. You will drive
continuous improvement across the sites, focusing on key performance indicators, customer requirements, and legislation.

At The Compleat Food Group we work at the correct pace to make clear decisions and deliver on our commitments, on time every time
to drive a positive difference. Quality is at the heart of everything we do, always. We take pride in creating the best quality
products possible, for every shoppers needs and varying budgets.,

• Technical Leadership: Manage the technical and hygiene functions, ensuring excellent standards and compliance throughout the

manufacturing process.

• Budget Management: Set and manage the technical and hygiene budgets effectively.


• Strategic Collaboration: Being part of the site Senior Leadership Team (SLT) you will work closely them and other key group

business units to coordinate technical activities and drive cross-functional collaboration.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the company in retailer meetings, audits, and site visits, delivering the business and

technical strategy tailored to each customer.

• Team Management: Oversee the site technical team on a daily basis, setting clear SMART objectives, conducting regular

performance reviews, and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Quality Control: Develop, manage, and improve customer joint quality plans, manage customer visits, audits, and product

launches.

• Innovation Support: Support product process and design from a technical perspective, ensuring alignment with overall business

goals., We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides
a better working life. That's why we're committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Recruitment Agencies: We have an active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any
speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies.

Join Us: If you are a strategic leader with a passion for technical excellence and a commitment to quality in the food
manufacturing industry, who is now looking to take on a dual site opportunity we would love to hear from you.


• Proven experience in a technical leadership role within the chilled food manufacturing industry.


• Strong understanding of food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.


• Excellent managerial skills, capable of successfully leading and motivating a large technical team and developing talent.


• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and manage complex projects.


• Outstanding communication skills, with proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.


• A strategic thinker with a track record of delivering results through a collaborative approach.


• UK retailer experience required, ideally M&S, Tesco, Asda, JS, Morrisons etc


• Experience of leading retailer and certification audits.


• Degree qualified (Food background).


• HACCP level 3, Food Safety level 3, TACCP/Integrity.


• Lead auditor.


• Full UK driving licence.
  
  SK Foods (Now part of the growing Compleat Food Group) are one of the UK's leading chilled food manufacturing companies, dedicated
  
  Competitive salary and benefits package.


• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year


• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme and well-being portal


• Employee well-being and community support groups


• Informal and Formal training opportunities with online personalised LMS platform


• Charity Initiatives and Team events


• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid


• A dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact.


• Support from a knowledgeable, committed and visionary leadership team.


The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and
valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.