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Factory Technical Manager
We have a new opportunity for a Factory Technical Manager to join our chilled fried food manufacturing site in Milton Keynes! You will be delivering the business and technical strategy at site whilst driving quality and food safety standards through a collaborative approach.
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.
Location: Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 17:00, Friday, 8:30 – 16:00
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus + car allowance
Your Duties Will Include:
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To deliver excellence in technical customer management and ensure compliance with client expectations and management.
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Manage the factory technical team on a day-to-day basis, delivering excellent factory standards, driving continuous factory and technical improvements.
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Deliver technical plans for the site that demonstrate the delivery of the retailers’ requirements and company requirements.
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Set clear SMART objectives for technical function/team with regular reviews.
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Working cross functionally within the Senior Leadership Team, wider organisation, account, and site departments to deliver safe, legal, and high-quality products.
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Effective use of data to manage site performance, with accuracy to ensure continuous improvement.
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Develop, manage, and improve customer joint quality plans.
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Assist with customer visits, audits and launches.
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Maintain high audit accreditation
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Support in product process and design from a technical perspective.
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Deputise for the site Head of Technical.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
Qualifications
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Degree qualified (Food background).
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HACCP level 3.
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Food Safety level 3
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TACCP/Integrity
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Lead auditor
Experience
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Proven track record of technical/quality management in a challenging fast paced environment (ideally chilled foods).
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Proven ability to communicate and negotiate effectively in reactive and flexible situations.
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UK retailer experience required, ideally Top 5 retailer and BRC experience
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Experience of leading retailer and certification audits.
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Proven track record of managing a factory facing technical team.
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Accomplished in driving factory technical standards and technical KPI’s forwards.
Key skills and knowledge:
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Strong technical acumen.
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Strong organisational skills.
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Strong people management skills.
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Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including strong influencing skills.
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Excellent time management skills.
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Sound knowledge of food science and good understanding of UK and European regulation and legislation.
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Knowledge of retailer COPs.
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Commercial awareness.
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Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, specifications systems and raw material management systems.
Why Join Us?
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:
Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes - including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
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33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
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Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
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Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
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Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
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EV charging points - available at selected sites
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10% Bonus
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Car Allowance
Health & Wellbeing
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24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
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Physical Wellbeing Hub - free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
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Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
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Online wellbeing support - from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
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Financial wellbeing tools - including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
Career Growth & Development
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Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
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Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
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Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
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Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
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Recognition through Club Compleat rewards
Community & Culture
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2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
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Charity initiatives and fundraising events
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Team socials to connect and celebrate together
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Employee networks & support groups - including Women @ Compleat
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New baby gift for new parents
What You Should Know About How We Recruit
At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.
We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.
You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.
