Specialists in Food & Drink Manufacturing Recruitment

Location: South Yorkshire
Overview: This is a rare opportunity to join a strong technical team, and an exciting time to join a great business who are going from strength to strength.

The Role:
•    Interpreting customer codes of practice, ensuring that all new products comply with all legal safety, authenticity, quality, and customer requirements
•    Maintain site QMS and associated documentation in line with changes to legislation, customer and industry standards/codes of practice to assure compliance. 
•    The Technical Services Manager will work predominantly, and very closely with the Technical Manager, New Product Development Manager, commercial and production teams, as well as liaising with team colleagues and other departments.
•    Creating and approving customer packaging requirements
•    Preparing and attending customer meetings, providing technical support for new product submissions

Experience Required:
•    Degree in Food Science or similar with experience in technical services in a fast-paced food environment.
•    The Technical Services Manager will need Lead Auditor/Internal Auditing experience.
•    Experience of working in technical services within a food manufacturing environment
•    Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organised, with the ability to balance day-to-day needs with long-term objectives.

Company Overview:
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward thinking, proactive and innovative company with recent investment which has resulted in strong and stable growth. This company have a collaborative culture and a focus on progression and development for every level of the business. 

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Service Managers, Compliance Managers and Quality Assurance Managers, Technical Systems Managers, Technical Support & Compliance Managers who live within Sheffield, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Rotherham and the surrounding South Yorkshire areas.

If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting reference CH/TNT/3330 to carole@truenorthtalent.co.uk or phone 0161 399 1575/ 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across Operations/Engineering/Technical/NPD/Supply Chain and Commercial. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the full legal right to work in the UK Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: North-East
Overview: We’re looking for a commercially driven and relationship-focused Supply Chain Manager to join a growing and forward-thinking food business based in the North East. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact - leading key category strategies, managing customers, and supporting the company’s growth plans.

About You:

• As Supply Chain Manager, you will have proven experience in food manufacturing, food service, or retail supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of category management, working with major retailers
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially astute, data-driven, and comfortable making strategic decisions.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, growing business.

What will you be doing?

• Customer relationship management. Build and maintain these relationships managing supply chain queries and delivering exceptional service.
• The Supply Chain Manager will be acting as key contact for retailers on all supply chain matters.
• This will be a customer facing role on supply chain matters delivering solutions to deliver service excellence.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on supply, quality, and sustainability.
• Negotiating commercial terms and driving continuous improvement in supply chain processes.
• Supporting the wider Supply Chain team in achieving best-in-class performance.

What can they offer you?
You’ll be joining a growing food business that’s proud of its strong culture, supportive team environment, and genuine passion for great food. The company values collaboration, innovation and doing things the right way - with plenty of opportunity to make your mark and influence how the supply chain function evolves.

We’re keen to hear from talented Supply Chain Managers, Commercial Supply Chain Managers, End to End Supply Chain Managers and Supply Chain Professionals based in or around the North-East - South Shields, Tyneside, Newcastle, Gateshead or Sunderland.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the next step for you, please send your CV quoting ref CH/TNT/3346 or call Carole on 0161 399 1575 for a confidential chat.

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the full legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: Tyne and Wear
Overview: A leading and growing food company is seeking an experienced Technical Manager to lead and develop their site technical function. This is a key leadership role, responsible for driving food safety, quality standards, BRC compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Technical Manager who thrives in a busy manufacturing environment and is passionate about developing strong food safety cultures while supporting future business growth.

About You:
• Experienced Technical Manager with a strong background within food manufacturing, ideally chilled food production.
• As Technical Manger, you will have experience  within a Technical or Quality Assurance function, with proven experience managing teams and technical operations.
• Degree level qualification in Food Science or a related subject, with Food Safety Level 3, HACCP Level 3 and Internal Auditor training essential.
• Strong knowledge of BRC Global Food Safety Standards, retailer requirements, customer audits and managing technical compliance.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the business, drive improvements and embed a strong food safety culture.

What will you be doing?
• Leading the Technical Department, including QA, Quality Management, Process and Hygiene functions, ensuring all products meet safety, quality and legal requirements.
• Managing and improving the site’s food safety management systems, including HACCP, BRC compliance, audits, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• As Technical Manager, you will be driving the site’s Quality KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and working collaboratively with wider teams to improve performance year on year.
• Leading internal, customer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and ensuring effective corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Supporting product development and launches, ensuring products meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements and site standards.

What can they offer you?
• The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business in a key leadership position.
• A role with significant influence, allowing you to shape technical strategy and develop a strong food safety culture across the site.
• The chance to work with major customers and stakeholders while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider European business.
• A supportive environment with opportunities for career development and progression.
• The opportunity to be part of a business committed to maintaining high standards across food safety, quality and operational excellence.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Technical Quality Managers, Head of Technical, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers and Food Safety Managers who live within Tyne & Wear, South Shields, Tyneside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Sunderland and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref CH/TNT/3345. or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the full legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

• Proven experience delivering Continuous Improvement programmes within a food manufacturing or fast paced FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and structured problem-solving methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys and Process Mapping.
• The Continuous Improvement Manager will have experience leading cross-functional improvement projects and embedding sustainable cultural change.
• Highly analytical with strong data interpretation skills and advanced Microsoft Excel capability.
• Excellent communication, coaching and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.

• Leading the site's Continuous Improvement strategy, ensuring projects align with business objectives and deliver measurable operational improvements.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence initiatives across all departments to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and people performance.
• Leading structured problem-solving workshops using Lean tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Standard Work and Visual Management.
• Analysing operational data and KPIs to identify performance gaps, waste reduction opportunities and productivity improvements.
• Managing cross-functional improvement and transformation projects from concept through to implementation, ensuring benefits are delivered and sustained.
• Developing performance dashboards, reporting progress to the Leadership Team and building robust business cases for improvement initiatives.
• As Continuous Improvement Manager, you will be coaching managers and teams to develop Continuous Improvement capability and embed a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Building strong working relationships across Engineering, Supply Chain, Technical, Finance, HR and Operations to drive collaboration and continuous improvement across the site.

Location: Greater Manchester
Overview: We are recruiting an experienced Supply Chain Planning Manager to join a growing and successful food manufacturing business. Reporting directly to the Head of Supply Chain, you'll lead the Planning, Demand Planning and Materials teams, ensuring accurate forecasting, efficient production planning and seamless material availability across the site.

This is a key leadership role where you'll work cross functionally with Commercial, Operations, Technical, NPD, Logistics and Finance to deliver excellent customer service while optimising inventory, capacity and labour. You'll play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, reducing working capital and helping shape the future Supply Chain strategy within the business.

About you…

• Proven experience as a Planning Manager, Supply Chain Planning Manager or Supply Chain Manager within food manufacturing.
• Experience leading and developing planning, demand planning or materials teams.
• Strong understanding of production planning, forecasting, inventory management and capacity planning.
• As Supply Chain Planning Manager, you will have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across multiple departments and customers.
• Highly analytical, organised and methodical with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.

What will you be doing?

• Leading the Planning, Demand Planning and Materials teams to deliver accurate production plans that maximise service levels and operational efficiency.
• Working closely with Commercial teams and key retail customers to develop accurate forecasts and ensure production plans meet customer demand.
• The Supply Chain Planning Manager will be managing material planning and supplier lead times to ensure all raw materials and packaging are available to support production schedules.
• Collaborating with NPD, Technical, Operations, Warehouse and Logistics teams to ensure successful product launches and effective management of critical paths.
• Managing promotional planning, seasonal demand and capacity planning to maintain product availability while optimising factory performance.
• Monitoring inventory levels, managing SKU changes and packaging run-outs to minimise waste and reduce working capital.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across Supply Chain processes while supporting the implementation of new ways of working and strategic business objectives.
• Coaching, developing and motivating the Supply Chain team through regular performance reviews, objectives and ongoing support.

So, what can they offer you?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business where Supply Chain plays a central role in delivering operational excellence and outstanding customer service.

You'll become part of a collaborative senior leadership team, working across the business to influence strategy, improve planning processes and drive continuous improvement. The business is committed to investing in its people and systems, giving you the autonomy to make a genuine impact while developing your own career.

If you enjoy leading high performing teams, improving planning accuracy and creating efficient supply chain processes within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

We are keen to speak with experienced Supply Chain Planning Managers, Planning Managers, Supply Chain Managers, Demand Planning Managers, Materials Managers, Production Planning Managers, Supply Chain Leads or Senior Planners from the food manufacturing or FMCG sectors who are based in Manchester, Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Warrington, Wigan, Blackburn, Preston or the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref JO/TNT/3327 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07830 944145 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our teams of specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, food manufacturing Engineering jobs, food manufacturing Technical jobs, food manufacturing NPD jobs, food manufacturing Supply Chain jobs and food manufacturing Commercial jobs. We may hold your data, as per our privacy policy detailed on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

Location: Teesside
Overview: We're working with a well-established and growing fresh food manufacturer looking to appoint an NPD Manager to lead the site's New Product Development function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing business where you'll take ownership of the end-to-end NPD process, bringing innovative food-to-go products from concept through to launch while ensuring they meet customer expectations, commercial objectives and operational capabilities.

Working closely with Technical, Operations, Commercial, Procurement and Supply Chain, you'll play a key role in delivering exciting product innovation, continuous improvement and successful customer launches within a dynamic chilled food environment.

About You:
•    An experienced NPD Manager, Senior NPD Technologist or Development professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience managing the end-to-end product development process from concept through to successful factory launch.
•    Strong understanding of food manufacturing processes, customer requirements, food safety and quality standards.
•    Experienced in working with major retailers or foodservice customers, translating customer briefs into commercially successful products.
•    A confident communicator with excellent project management skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments.
•    Passionate about food innovation, consumer trends and delivering products that exceed customer expectations.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the site's New Product Development function, managing projects from initial concept through to successful factory launch.
•    Working closely with customers to understand briefs, develop innovative product concepts and deliver commercially viable solutions.
•    Collaborating with Technical, Operations, Procurement, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective and meet quality standards.
•    Managing product trials, factory launches and first production runs, ensuring a smooth transition into manufacturing.
•    Driving continuous improvement across existing product ranges, identifying opportunities for recipe optimisation, cost reduction and product enhancement.
•    Monitoring food trends, consumer insights and market developments to generate innovative product ideas.
•    Managing development timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and in line with customer expectations.
•    Supporting presentations, customer tastings and internal innovation sessions to showcase new product concepts.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business with an exciting pipeline of new product development.
•    A varied role where you'll have genuine influence over product innovation and customer relationships.
•    The chance to work with major retail and foodservice customers on exciting product launches.
•    A collaborative environment where Technical, Operations and Commercial teams work closely together to deliver success.
•    Excellent opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking and ambitious business.

We are seeking applications from talented NPD Managers, Senior NPD Technologists, Development Managers, Product Development Managers, Innovation Managers, Process Managers, Senior Development Technologists and NPD Project Managers who live within  Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, Durham, Sunderland, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply: 
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3317, or call 0161 399 1575 / 07447 735175 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.


 

Location: Teesside
Overview: We're working with a well-established and growing food manufacturer looking to appoint a Technical Manager to play a key role in leading the site's technical function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing business where you'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional food safety, quality and compliance standards, while driving continuous improvement and supporting the ongoing success of the site.
Reporting into the Head of Technical, you'll lead the day-to-day technical operation, working closely with Production, NPD, Engineering, Commercial and Supply Chain to ensure products consistently meet customer, retailer and regulatory requirements. You'll play a key role in embedding a positive food safety culture while supporting the wider business in delivering operational excellence.

About You:
•    An experienced Technical Manager, Quality Manager or Senior Technical professional with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally within chilled, fresh food or food-to-go production.
•    Proven experience managing Technical or Quality teams within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to coach, develop and motivate others.
•    Strong knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standards, HACCP, food legislation, retailer standards and customer requirements.
•    Experienced in leading customer, retailer and third-party audits, managing non-conformances and implementing effective corrective and preventative actions.
•    An excellent communicator with the confidence to build strong relationships across all areas of the business and with external customers.
•    Passionate about food safety, quality and continuous improvement, with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What will you be doing?
•    Leading the day-to-day Technical function, ensuring all products are manufactured safely, legally and to the highest quality standards.
•    Supporting the Head of Technical in maintaining and continuously improving the site's Quality Management System (QMS) and food safety management systems.
•    Ensuring compliance with BRCGS, retailer standards, food legislation and customer requirements across the site.
•    Leading internal, customer, retailer and third-party audits, ensuring corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively.
•    Monitoring technical KPIs, customer complaints, microbiological results and audit outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
•    Managing HACCP, traceability, supplier approval, product specifications, risk assessments and technical documentation.
•    Leading, coaching and developing the Technical and Quality teams, promoting a strong food safety culture throughout the business.
•    Working collaboratively with Operations, NPD, Engineering, Procurement and Commercial teams to support product launches, process improvements and wider business objectives.
•    Investigating technical issues, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

What can they offer you?
•    The opportunity to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for quality.
•    A key leadership role where you'll have genuine influence over food safety, quality and continuous improvement.
•    The chance to work closely with major retail customers while developing your career within a progressive and supportive business.
•    A collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement and people development.
•    Excellent opportunities for future career progression within the wider technical leadership team.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Quality Managers, Assistant Technical Managers, Senior Quality Managers, Technical Services Managers, QA Managers, Food Safety Managers and Senior Technical professionals who live within Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Redcar, Hartlepool, Northallerton, Thirsk, Durham, Sunderland, York, Newcastle upon Tyne and the surrounding areas.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting ref IC/TNT/3316, or call 0161 399 1575 / 07447 735175 for a confidential discussion.

True North Talent is recognised as a trusted supplier of permanent, contract and interim recruitment services to the food manufacturing and FMCG industries. Our specialist recruiters operate across food manufacturing Operations Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Technical Jobs, NPD Jobs, Supply Chain Jobs and Commercial Jobs. We may hold your data in accordance with our privacy policy, available on our website.

We are only able to consider candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.