Senior Technical Manager - Manufacturing

Sysco have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Technical Manager - Manufacturing to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis, reporting into the Head of Technical.

The Senior Technical Manager – Manufacturing operates as a key member of the senior technical leadership team, with responsibility for food safety, quality, legality, and product integrity across Sysco GB manufacturing sites.

This role ensures compliance with Sysco manufacturing standards, third‑party certifications, and all technical governance requirements through strong collaboration with site‑based technical and quality teams. You will support the integration of new and existing manufacturing facilities, drive consistency across operations, champion continuous improvement, and influence senior stakeholders to align technical standards across Sysco GB.

We are offering this role on a homebased contract; however the role requires regular travel to sites across the UK, you must be comfortable and flexible with travel and commuting for project and team meetings.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• 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. 

About you:

The role requires significant experience operating as a Technical Manager, supported by a degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline, along with HACCP Level 4 and formal lead assessor/internal auditor training or qualification. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, preferably across multiple sites, with experience in fresh, chilled, high‑risk, meat and/or fish categories. They will demonstrate strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills, a high level of IT proficiency, and a solid understanding of quality management systems, HACCP, and relevant UK and European food legislation. Excellent communication, influencing and organisational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage cross‑functional projects effectively. Experience within global or international organisations and proficiency in additional European languages are desirable.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• 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

At Sysco GB everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco GB and we recognise that Sysco GB can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.