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  Head of Technical - Food Manufacturing  

  Novus Recruitment

  - dartford

  Posted: 20/11/2025

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  Head of Technical – Food Manufacturing £95,000 – £100,000 + Package... Read More

  Head of Technical – Food Manufacturing £95,000 – £100,000 + Package
  Ready for your next challenge in Technical Leadership? Perhaps you’re a Technical Manager ready to take that next step, or an established Head of Technical seeking a new environment where you can truly make an impact. We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers to recruit a
  Head of Technical A pivotal role on the senior leadership team. You’ll be the technical conscience of the site, setting the direction for food safety, legality, and quality from raw materials to finished product.
  In this role you will: Define and deliver the site’s food safety and quality strategy. Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing technical team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Act as the site’s technical authority, managing compliance, BRC and customer audits, and all external technical relationships. Influence across the senior team to achieve customer, legal, and regulatory standards. Build strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers to drive quality, innovation, and commercial value through technical excellence.
  What you’ll bring: Significant technical leadership experience within UK food manufacturing, ideally with retailer-facing experience. A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline, alongside relevant professional qualifications (HACCP, Lead Assessor etc.). A proven record of delivering technical strategy and driving improvements in food safety and quality systems. Strong leadership and influencing skills – able to motivate teams, challenge thinking, and shape direction. A hands-on, detail-driven approach with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  Why this role stands out: A senior leadership position in a respected, growing food manufacturer. Real ownership of the technical function with the freedom to shape its future. High visibility with major UK retailers and key suppliers. A collaborative technical network to share expertise and ideas. The autonomy to drive site strategy and make a lasting impact. Clear opportunities for personal growth and progression within a forward-thinking leadership team.
  Interested? To find out more, please contact Novus Recruitment with your CV to start a confidential conversation. Read Less

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  Head of Technical - Food Manufacturing  

  Novus Recruitment

  - maidstone

  Posted: 20/11/2025

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  Head of Technical – Food Manufacturing £95,000 – £100,000 + Package... Read More

  Head of Technical – Food Manufacturing £95,000 – £100,000 + Package
  Ready for your next challenge in Technical Leadership? Perhaps you’re a Technical Manager ready to take that next step, or an established Head of Technical seeking a new environment where you can truly make an impact. We’re partnering with a leading food manufacturer supplying major UK retailers to recruit a
  Head of Technical A pivotal role on the senior leadership team. You’ll be the technical conscience of the site, setting the direction for food safety, legality, and quality from raw materials to finished product.
  In this role you will: Define and deliver the site’s food safety and quality strategy. Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing technical team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement. Act as the site’s technical authority, managing compliance, BRC and customer audits, and all external technical relationships. Influence across the senior team to achieve customer, legal, and regulatory standards. Build strong partnerships with retailers and suppliers to drive quality, innovation, and commercial value through technical excellence.
  What you’ll bring: Significant technical leadership experience within UK food manufacturing, ideally with retailer-facing experience. A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline, alongside relevant professional qualifications (HACCP, Lead Assessor etc.). A proven record of delivering technical strategy and driving improvements in food safety and quality systems. Strong leadership and influencing skills – able to motivate teams, challenge thinking, and shape direction. A hands-on, detail-driven approach with the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
  Why this role stands out: A senior leadership position in a respected, growing food manufacturer. Real ownership of the technical function with the freedom to shape its future. High visibility with major UK retailers and key suppliers. A collaborative technical network to share expertise and ideas. The autonomy to drive site strategy and make a lasting impact. Clear opportunities for personal growth and progression within a forward-thinking leadership team.
  Interested? To find out more, please contact Novus Recruitment with your CV to start a confidential conversation. Read Less

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  Production Manager  

  Novus Recruitment

  - great abington

  Posted: 20/11/2025

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  Production Manager £55k – 65k plus package Based Cambridgeshire - Li... Read More

  Production Manager £55k – 65k plus package Based Cambridgeshire - Linton
  Novus is partnering with an FMCG client in East Anglia who are proud of their identity in the marketplace. This Production Manager role offers an opportunity to work with a Dynamic leadership team for personal development and growth, this could be ideal for an ambitious shift production manager ready for their next step. As a key member of the team, this production manager role has opportunities for career progression. This business is forward thinking, and they are keen to attract candidates that can help drive their strong growth.
  The Business FMCG manufacturer with branded products supplying the UK market. Grown market share through attracting new customers. Production and quality centric business. Strong growth and further growth projected. Developing for the next phase through investment and new customers.
  The responsibilities of this role are: Management of the production packing area Open and clear communication and measurement of the KPIs in the production areas. Full responsibility for driving improvements in operations. Develop the team through training and personal development plans . Ensure all areas work to the current high quality and technical standards. Reporting to and supporting the Head of Operations.
  Novus are keen to source candidates with the following backgrounds for this role: Manufacturing background in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing. A detailed working knowledge of plant and process capabilities. Able to manage the process improvement journey. Results focused, making effective decisions, interpreting data combined with key factory information. A confident operator with open, clear and concise communication style. A team focused manager who encourages and motivates, leads and is part of the team.
  If you’re reading this far we’ve caught your eye with this role. The next step is to get in touch with the Novus team and let’s take it from there. Novus Recruitment specialises in the food, FMCG and drinks industry and production and operations roles are one of our key disciplines. If this role isn’t a fit for you there will be others. Read Less

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  Production Manager  

  Novus Recruitment

  - cambridge

  Posted: 20/11/2025

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  Production Manager £55k – 65k plus package Based Cambridgeshire - Li... Read More

  Production Manager £55k – 65k plus package Based Cambridgeshire - Linton
  Novus is partnering with an FMCG client in East Anglia who are proud of their identity in the marketplace. This Production Manager role offers an opportunity to work with a Dynamic leadership team for personal development and growth, this could be ideal for an ambitious shift production manager ready for their next step. As a key member of the team, this production manager role has opportunities for career progression. This business is forward thinking, and they are keen to attract candidates that can help drive their strong growth.
  The Business FMCG manufacturer with branded products supplying the UK market. Grown market share through attracting new customers. Production and quality centric business. Strong growth and further growth projected. Developing for the next phase through investment and new customers.
  The responsibilities of this role are: Management of the production packing area Open and clear communication and measurement of the KPIs in the production areas. Full responsibility for driving improvements in operations. Develop the team through training and personal development plans . Ensure all areas work to the current high quality and technical standards. Reporting to and supporting the Head of Operations.
  Novus are keen to source candidates with the following backgrounds for this role: Manufacturing background in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing. A detailed working knowledge of plant and process capabilities. Able to manage the process improvement journey. Results focused, making effective decisions, interpreting data combined with key factory information. A confident operator with open, clear and concise communication style. A team focused manager who encourages and motivates, leads and is part of the team.
  If you’re reading this far we’ve caught your eye with this role. The next step is to get in touch with the Novus team and let’s take it from there. Novus Recruitment specialises in the food, FMCG and drinks industry and production and operations roles are one of our key disciplines. If this role isn’t a fit for you there will be others. Read Less

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  Production Planner  

  Novus Recruitment

  [fulltime] - Chester

  Posted: 19/11/2025

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  Production Planner£40,000-£45,000 If you thrive in fast-moving environ... Read More

  Production Planner£40,000-£45,000 If you thrive in fast-moving environments and enjoy being the person who keeps everything running like clockwork, this role puts you right at the centre of a high-performing FMCG manufacturing operation.We're looking for a Production Planner with strong analytical skills, solid planning experience and the confidence to make decisions at pace. You'll be the link between operations, supply chain and the wider site, making sure plans are realistic, achievable and fully aligned with customer demand.This is a shift role (4 on/4 off) within a modern, well-run site offering a fully subsidised canteen and great on-site facilities. What you'll be doingOwning the short- and medium-term production plan to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime
  * Managing stock levels, material availability and system accuracy across fast-moving SKUs
  * Processing and interpreting customer orders, updating forecasts and adjusting plans when demand changes
  * A mixture of office based with regular factory involvement
  * Identifying trends in customer behaviour and communicating changes clearly across operations
  * Ensuring all planning data, reports and systems are accurate, up to date and fully backed up What we're looking forProven experience in production planning within fast paced manufacturing environments.
  * Strong data skills, confident working with planning systems and quickly interpreting information
  * Able to react fast and make sound decisions when things move (as they always do in FMCG)
  * Strong Excel skills and good working knowledge of planning/ERP/MRP systems
  * A clear, calm communication style and strong attention to detail
  * Solid understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations
  * Comfortable working in both factory and office environments If this sounds like the right next step for you, contact Rhian at the Novus team. Read Less

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  Production Manager  

  Novus Recruitment

  [fulltime] - Cambridge

  Posted: 14/11/2025

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  Production Manager£55k - 65k plus packageBased Cambridgeshire - Linton... Read More

  Production Manager£55k - 65k plus packageBased Cambridgeshire - Linton Novus is partnering with an FMCG client in East Anglia who are proud of their identity in the marketplace. This Production Manager role offers an opportunity to work with a Dynamic leadership team for personal development and growth, this could be ideal for an ambitious shift production manager ready for their next step. As a key member of the team, this production manager role has opportunities for career progression. This business is forward thinking, and they are keen to attract candidates that can help drive their strong growth. The BusinessFMCG manufacturer with branded products supplying the UK market.Grown market share through attracting new customers.Production and quality centric business.Strong growth and further growth projected.Developing for the next phase through investment and new customers. The responsibilities of this role are:Management of the production packing areaOpen and clear communication and measurement of the KPIs in the production areas.Full responsibility for driving improvements in operations.Develop the team through training and personal development plans .Ensure all areas work to the current high quality and technical standards.Reporting to and supporting the Head of Operations. Novus are keen to source candidates with the following backgrounds for this role:Manufacturing background in food, drink or FMCG manufacturing.A detailed working knowledge of plant and process capabilities.Able to manage the process improvement journey.Results focused, making effective decisions, interpreting data combined with key factory information.A confident operator with open, clear and concise communication style.A team focused manager who encourages and motivates, leads and is part of the team. If you're reading this far we've caught your eye with this role. The next step is to get in touch with the Novus team and let's take it from there. Novus Recruitment specialises in the food, FMCG and drinks industry and production and operations roles are one of our key disciplines. If this role isn't a fit for you there will be others. Read Less

  Apply Now

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