Carole Hearn

Carole Hearn

Executive Consultant

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Carole Hearn is a specialist Food & Drink Manufacturing recruiter and head-hunter with over 20 years' experience, specialising in middle and senior management permanent hiring and executive recruitment across Operations, Technical & Quality, NPD, Supply Chain, Engineering, Continuous Improvement and Commercial.

Bio

I feel incredibly lucky to work in an industry that excites me and I have a real interest in. I love how the market changes to meet consumers demand for new concepts, tastes and flavours. Who wouldn’t want to discuss food and drink all day long?

From the initial meetings with my clients to those I have met and worked with multiple times, I have the same enthusiasm from that first call as I do 22 years later.

I love seeing candidates grow through their careers and go from their early roles to senior levels within their disciplines. It has also been an absolute pleasure to place candidates on multiple occasions throughout their career.

Outside of work I love to eat out with friends and look forward to trying new restaurants as they open in the area. I also love to travel and have been lucky to visit some fabulous countries and destinations.

Home life is in the suburbs (I spent 17 years in the City Centre before this). I love where I live and the fact I am just 10 minutes from the city centre by train for work is perfect. I am an animal lover and have 2 British Short Hair cats. 

 

Dream dinner party trio:

  • Claudia Winkleman
  • Michelle Visage
  • Debbie Harry

 

On the menu:

  • Chicken satay
  • Black cod with tender stem broccoli and sticky rice
  • Crème Brulee

 

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Testimonials.

Amazing company, the professionalism, kindness and support from Carole was outstanding, she made everything happen so smoothly; the best experience ever!

Senior Process Technologist

1/20

Carole did an amazing job helping us source a new member of the team. Sending candidates with the required skills and knowledge, there was no flooding of unsuitable candidates, which was really refreshing. I felt Carole really understood our business culture too, as this is a huge part  of who we are and essential to the candidate succeeding.

Highly recommend True North Talent and is my first port of call now. 

HR Manager

1/20

Carole was fantastic, found a great opportunity for me.

Thank you

Shift Manager

1/20

Carole was my consultant. She is a nice lady and very helpful. She called me to discuss the job and after this our journey started. She gave me all the details about the job, was always available when I needed her and making sure that everything was ok.

Highly recommend, such a pleasure to work with Carole. Thank you Carole, we will keep in touch!

Production Manager

1/20

Absolutely fantastic to work with. Carole was so friendly and personable. Would definitely recommend True North Talent again and again. The attention that is paid to actually listen to what you want from a job and to understand your needs is a breath of fresh air.

Thank you for helping me secure a position that I am so looking forward to starting. True North Talent (Carole) thank you for helping me find light in a pretty dark tunnel.  It has been a pleasure to work with you. 

Technical Services Lead

1/20

Had an absolutely wonderful experience working with Carole helping me find a new job, always professional and friendly. I felt supported throughout the whole process.

I would definitely recommend.

Quality Compliance Manager

1/20

I had an excellent experience with True North Talent. Carole made me feel confident in my abilities from the very beginning, providing reassurance about my CV and career prospects. She kept me updated with regular check-ins and was always supportive and encouraging throughout my job search.

I genuinely felt that my career was in safe hands. If I need career support again in the future, I will definitely return to True North Talent and would happily recommend them to others.

Shift Production Manager

1/20

I had the pleasure of working with Carole and Amelia when seeking a new role and they were both outstanding. From our very first conversation, they took the time to understand my career aspirations and skill set, tailoring their approach to match me with the perfect opportunity.

Their communication was prompt and transparent throughout the process, and they offered invaluable advice that helped me feel confident at every stage. Thanks to their expertise and diligence, I was offered multiple roles before ultimately settling on one that aligns perfectly with my future goals.

I highly recommend both Carole, Amelia and True North Talent as a whole and would recommend them to anyone seeking recruitment professionals that truly goes above and beyond.

Thank you for your help. I truly appreciate it.

Plant Manager

1/20

I had a fantastic experience working with Carole throughout my recent job search. She is highly professional, supportive and genuinely cares about finding the right match. Communication was excellent at every stage and her guidance and encouragement made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

I’m truly grateful for her support and would highly recommend Carole to anyone looking for a dedicated and reliable recruiter.

Production Manager

1/20

I’ve had a fantastic experience working with True North Talent and Carole. Carole is fantastic at what she does, she couldn’t do enough for me, always available to answer any of my questions or queries and really very personable and down to earth.

It’s been an absolute pleasure and I would highly recommend. Complete professional. Thank you.

 

 

CI Manager

1/20

It has been an outstanding experience working with Carole throughout this job search. She maintained consistent and proactive communication, offering insightful and constructive guidance at every stage of the application process.

Her expertise and support made the entire experience feel smooth, focused, and far less stressful than expected. I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking new opportunities.

HSE Manager

1/20

It has been a pleasure to be supported throughout the recruiting journey. I have been kept informed of progress by Carole, even when there hasn’t been any.

Very positive experience, other recruiters could learn a great deal from True North Talent.

Health & Safety Manager

1/20

I worked with Carole from True North Talent to secure a new role & she has been unbelievably fantastic. She was supportive, friendly & communicated excellently.

Couldn’t recommend her enough.

Shift Manager

1/20

My experience of True North Talent has been entirely positive. Carole was so friendly, personable and knowledgeable of her client and the role she hoped to place me in. The recruitment process itself and the communication from Carole throughout the process has been exceptional. From first contact with Carole to the receipt of an offer took 7 days. I am so genuinely grateful, and I am really looking forward to my new role.

Thank you, Carole and True North Talent, it has been a pleasure!

Maintenance Manager

1/20

My experience with Carole at True North Talent has been exceptional. True professional that has genuine interest in the person attached to that CV and their future aspirations. Outstanding personable service that makes you feel valued, understood and looked after. 

Carole maintained contact by phone, ensuring that I went for an interview well-informed on executive detail and in the best frame of mind, whilst keeping it realistic, humble and down to earth - preparing me for both outcomes until the last minute.

Exceptional service and client care. I will highly recommend TNT to my network and beyond. Many thanks.

Technical Manager

1/20

My experience with True North Talent has been brilliant from start to finish. Carole has made the whole process so smooth and seamless and has put me at ease throughout the whole experience. Carole's friendly and professional approach has been really refreshing. I couldn't thank True North Talent enough for approaching me about a role working for a fantastic company.

Carole's communication has been perfect throughout and I am going to miss our little chats!

Compliance & Document Technologist

1/20

My experience with True North Talent has been exceptional. My consultant was Carole. It was great to be being helped to find a job by someone who clearly cared. Carole did exactly what she said she would. She kept me updated on all progress. Even if there was no progress she still rang and spoke to me. It was so nice for someone to maintain that contact by phone and actually speak to me.

She was friendly, helpful always professional and importantly only a phone call away.

CI Manager

1/20

The best experience ever. Carole helped me during the process and updated me on the progress.

Thank you, and keep up the good work.

Regional HSE Advisor

1/20

Well what can I say Carole was absolutely brilliant throughout the whole process. She kept me informed and always took into consideration what my expectations were.

I would definitely recommend TNT and Carole to anyone looking for employment, or exploring new opportunities. Thank you for everything.

 

Health & Safety Manager

1/20

The best experience ever. Carole helped me during the process and updated me on the progress.

Thank you and keep up the good work.

Health & Safety Manager

1/20

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OPERATIONS

Site Lead

Lancashire, UK

Competitive Salary plus Benefits Package

Permanent

Location: Lancashire
The Opportunity: A senior operational leadership opportunity for an experienced food manufacturing professional ready to take ownership of a complex, multi-shift manufacturing operation and make a measurable impact on performance.

This is an opportunity to lead a busy food manufacturing site, working closely with the Operations Director and wider leadership team to improve safety, quality, service, cost and operational performance.

You'll have genuine responsibility for the site's day-to-day operation, while also playing a key role in its longer-term development. The business is continuing to invest in its manufacturing capability, so this is a role where there is scope to influence how the site operates and how it develops.

Why this role?
This is a 24/7 manufacturing operation with multiple production areas and a sizeable multi-disciplinary workforce.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead the site management team and create the structure, accountability and performance culture needed to deliver against operational KPIs.

The challenge is not simply keeping production running. You'll be expected to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, strengthen leadership capability and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

You'll have exposure across Operations, Engineering, Technical, Quality, Health & Safety, Finance, People and Sustainability, giving you a genuine opportunity to influence the wider site strategy.

What will you be responsible for?

  • Taking overall operational responsibility for the manufacturing site and ensuring production targets are delivered safely, efficiently and consistently.
  • Leading and developing the site management team, creating clear accountability for performance.
  • Driving improvements across safety, quality, service, cost and efficiency.
  • Embedding Lean and continuous improvement principles across the operation.
  • Managing site budgets, operating costs and capital expenditure proposals in partnership with Finance.
  • Developing a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and site standards.
  • Working closely with Technical and Quality teams to maintain food safety and customer standards.
  • Leading cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Technical, Finance, People, IT and Sustainability.
  • Establishing effective management routines, communication forums and performance reviews.
  • Identifying operational risks and ensuring robust business continuity plans are in place.
  • Supporting major site projects, including new equipment, systems implementation and wider manufacturing improvement programmes.
  • Building leadership capability through coaching, mentoring and clear performance expectations.

What we're looking for
Essential

  • Proven senior operational or Factory Management experience within food manufacturing.
  • Experience leading a sizeable, multi-disciplinary manufacturing operation.
  • A strong track record of improving operational KPIs and delivering measurable performance improvements.
  • Experience managing budgets, costs and capital expenditure.
  • Strong understanding of food safety standards, including BRCGS or equivalent.
  • Experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • The ability to lead through other managers and create clear accountability for performance.

Desirable

  • Multi-site manufacturing experience.
  • Experience of significant manufacturing projects or site transformation.
  • Experience working within a 24/7 production environment.
  • Formal Lean / Continuous Improvement qualification.


What’s on Offer?
This is a great business to join as they really invest in the people and support development and growth. It’s a great culture and people are genuinely happy in their roles within the business.

We are seeking applications from talented Head of Operations, Site Leaders, Operations Managers, Site Manager who live within Greater Manchester, Lancashire or Cumbria.

Why True North Talent?
True North Talent specialises exclusively in recruitment across the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We understand the sector, the challenges businesses are facing and the experience required to succeed within it.

Our specialist consultants work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure we're not simply matching a CV to a job description – we're helping people make the right career move and businesses secure the expertise they need.

Interested?
If you are an experienced Site Lead within the food and drink manufacturing sector and this sounds like the kind of opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or contact Carole on 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion, quoting reference CH/TNT/3440.

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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

TECHNICAL

Factory Technical Manager

Lancashire

c£50,000 - 55,000 per year

Permanent

Location: Lancashire
The Opportunity: A hands-on technical leadership role where you’ll be visible on the factory floor, influence standards and help drive technical performance across a busy food manufacturing operation.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Technical professional to take ownership of factory technical standards, work closely with Production, Engineering, Hygiene and Warehouse teams, and make a tangible difference to day-to-day technical performance.

You’ll be joining an established food manufacturing business at an important stage of its development, with continued investment and growth creating opportunities for people who want to make an impact rather than simply maintain the status quo.

Why this role?
This is a highly visible, factory-based role working alongside the Site Technical Manager.

Your focus will be on maintaining audit readiness, improving factory standards and challenging practices that create avoidable non-conformances. You’ll also play an important role in coaching colleagues across the site and deputising for the Technical Manager during audits and factory walkarounds.

It’s a role that will suit someone who enjoys being close to the operation, can build credibility with different departments and is comfortable holding standards when they need to be challenged.

What will you be responsible for?

  • Ensuring finished product meets agreed technical and quality standards.
  • Maintaining a high level of audit readiness across the factory.
  • Establishing and embedding clear “what good looks like” standards.
  • Coaching and supporting QA, Production, Engineering, Hygiene and Warehouse teams.
  • Identifying the causes of avoidable non-conformances and driving improvements in factory practices.
  • Supporting retailer code approval requirements and managing associated samples.
  • Overseeing pest control processes across the manufacturing operation.
  • Deputising for the Site Technical Manager during audits and factory walkarounds.
  • Spending the majority of your time on the factory floor, providing a visible technical presence.
  • Working flexibly across shifts where required to maintain standards and provide technical support.

What we're looking for
Essential

  • Previous technical experience within a food manufacturing environment.
  • Experience of leading, coaching or supervising technical/quality colleagues.
  • Strong understanding of food safety, technical standards and factory compliance.
  • Experience working with retailer requirements and customer audits.
  • The confidence to challenge standards and influence colleagues across different functions.
  • A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to identify issues and drive them through to resolution.

Desirable

  • Experience deputising for a Technical Manager or leading technical activity during audits.
  • Experience working with major UK retailers.
  • Experience across QA, factory standards and technical compliance.

What's on offer?
This is a great business to join as they really invest in the people and support development and growth. This is a Factory Technical Manager they are looking to find someone who has experience working in the factory running the technical and quality team.

We are seeking applications from talented QA Managers, Assistant Technical Managers, Senior QA Managers, Factory Technical Managers or Technical Managers, who live within Greater Manchester & Lancashire.

Why True North Talent?

True North Talent specialises exclusively in recruitment across the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We understand the sector, the challenges businesses are facing and the experience required to succeed within it.

Our specialist consultants work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure we're not simply matching a CV to a job description – we're helping people make the right career move and businesses secure the expertise they need.


Interested?
If you are an experienced Factory Manager within the food and drink manufacturing sector and this sounds like the kind of opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or contact Carole on 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion, quoting reference CH/TNT/3442.

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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

TECHNICAL

Technical Manager

Merseyside

c£70,000 - 75,000 per year

Permanent

Location: Merseyside
The Opportunity: A senior technical leadership opportunity where you'll have real ownership of food safety, quality and hygiene across a busy manufacturing site.

This is a role for an experienced Technical or Quality professional who enjoys being close to the operation, challenging standards and making improvements that have a measurable impact.

You'll take ownership of the site's technical agenda, working closely with Operations and other functions to ensure food is produced safely, consistently and to the standards expected by customers, accreditations and the business.

Why this role?
This isn't simply a role focused on maintaining systems and passing audits.
You'll have genuine accountability for the site's food safety, quality and hygiene performance, with the opportunity to influence how the factory operates and drive improvements across standards, processes and ways of working.

You'll lead customer and accreditation audits, own the site's HACCP, TACCP, food defence and food fraud systems, and work with colleagues across the business to identify risk and implement sustainable solutions.
There is also scope to get involved in new product, plant and equipment projects, as well as wider site initiatives.

What will I be responsible for?
You'll take ownership of:

  • Food safety, quality and hygiene standards across the manufacturing site.
  • HACCP, TACCP, food defence, food fraud and product integrity systems.
  • BRC, IFS, RSPO and customer standards, ensuring the site remains audit ready.
  • Leading customer and accreditation audits, including RCA and close-out of non-conformances.
  • Quality and Hygiene KPIs, including RFT, complaints, blocked and scrapped stock and hygiene performance.
  • Customer and consumer complaints, including identifying trends and driving reduction programmes.
  • GMP and hygiene standards across the factory, challenging non-compliance and improving ways of working.
  • Risk assessments across products and ingredients, working collaboratively with Operations, NPD and Technical colleagues.
  • Supporting new product introductions and projects involving plant and equipment.
  • Quality and Hygiene budgets, ensuring expenditure supports the wider site strategy.
  • Leading local improvement projects and escalating significant issues appropriately.

What we're looking for
You'll already have substantial Technical, Quality or Food Safety experience within food manufacturing and be comfortable operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.

Essential:

  • Strong experience within food manufacturing Technical, Quality, Food Safety or Hygiene.
  • Thorough understanding of HACCP, TACCP, food defence, food fraud and food safety systems.
  • Experience leading BRC/IFS and major customer audits.
  • Proven experience managing non-conformances, RCA and corrective actions through to completion.
  • Strong understanding of GMP, hygiene and food manufacturing standards.
  • Experience using KPIs to drive improvements in quality, complaints, RFT and hygiene performance.
  • The credibility to challenge standards and influence operational teams.

Desirable:

  • Experience with RSPO or other customer-specific certification standards.
  • Experience supporting NPD, capital projects or new equipment introductions.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent technical experience.


What can they offer you?
This is a great business to join as they really invest in the people and support development and growth. You will be joining a company that really are about their people and collaborative working.

We are seeking applications from talented Technical Managers, Site Technical Leaders, Assistant Technical Managers, Senior Technical Managers or Senior Quality Managers, who live within Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Manchester, Hale, Sale or Trafford Park region.

Why True North Talent?
True North Talent specialises exclusively in recruitment across the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We understand the sector, the challenges businesses are facing and the experience required to succeed within it.

Our specialist consultants work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure we're not simply matching a CV to a job description – we're helping people make the right career move and businesses secure the expertise they need.

Interested?
If you are an experienced Technical Manager within the food and drink  manufacturing sector and this sounds like the kind of opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or contact Carole on 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion, quoting reference CH/TNT/3444.

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. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.
 

TECHNICAL

Technical Lead

Republic of Ireland

€75,000 - €90,000 plus Benefits

Permanent

Location: Republic of Ireland
The opportunity: An excellent opportunity for an experienced technical leader to take strategic ownership of food safety, quality and compliance across a substantial food manufacturing operation.

Reporting to the Food Safety & Quality Director, you'll work closely with senior leadership and site teams to strengthen standards, drive continuous improvement and develop a strong culture of food safety and quality.
This is a role where you can genuinely influence the operation rather than simply maintain existing systems.

The role
You'll lead the Food Safety & Quality agenda across the retail operation, managing and developing a small FSQ team and working closely with Operations, NPD, Engineering and other senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the food safety and quality strategy across the operation.

  • Ensuring compliance with HACCP, BRC/GFSI, GMP, legislation and customer standards.

  • Leading audits and relationships with customers, regulators and other external stakeholders.

  • Driving continuous improvement, risk management and effective root cause analysis.

  • Developing and coaching the FSQ team and building future capability.

  • Working with Operations and NPD to ensure food safety and quality requirements are embedded across the business.

  • Developing food safety performance measures and driving accountability across the site.

  • Supporting business continuity and operational risk management.

  • Occasional travel will be required.


What we're looking for
Essential

  • Senior Food Safety & Quality experience within food manufacturing.

  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRC/GFSI, GMP and food safety legislation.

  • Experience working with retail customers and managing customer/audit requirements.

  • Proven experience leading FSQ teams and driving continuous improvement.

  • Strong risk management, RCA and corrective action experience.

  • Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing operational teams.


Desirable

  • Lead Auditor qualification.

  • Food Science, Food Technology or related qualification.

  • Quality or Continuous Improvement qualification.

  • What's in it for you?

  • A genuine senior leadership position with significant influence.

  • Opportunity to shape the Food Safety & Quality strategy.

  • Direct exposure to senior leadership and key customers.

  • Scope to develop and coach an FSQ team.

  • The opportunity to make meaningful improvements across a substantial food manufacturing operation.


Why True North Talent?
We're specialists in food and drink manufacturing recruitment, so we understand the roles, businesses and challenges within the sector.

Interested?
If you're an experienced Food Safety & Quality leader and this sounds like the kind of opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to have a confidential conversation about the role and the business behind it.  Please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/3421 or call 0161 399 1575 / 07899 686690 for a confidential discussion.

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. The company cannot offer sponsorship. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.

NPD/R&D

Senior Packaging Technologist - 12 Month FTC

Greater Manchester

c£50,000 - £60,000 per year, depending on experience

Permanent

Location: Greater Manchester
Overview: Great opportunity for a Senior Packaging Technologist to join a leading food manufacturer in this unique opportunity. Whilst there is no guarantee, as they are part of a group, there may be opportunities elsewhere after the contract finishes. This is a busy, demanding role where you will need to hit the ground running.

About You:
•    As a Senior Packaging Technologist, you will need to demonstrate strong packaging experience, ideally within flexible packaging and corrugate.
•    You will be delivery focused, with determination, self-motivation, drive and a strong instinct to look for efficiency in the way you work and the products you develop.
•    You will have a strong presence and exceptional influencing skills, with the confidence to project yourself well and build trust and credibility as the packaging expert within the business.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach. You will be comfortable working closely with colleagues across the business, manufacturing teams, suppliers and customers.
•    This is a fast-paced business that can often operate more like a start-up, so you will need plenty of energy, be adaptable and comfortable when priorities change or projects need to move in a different direction.
•    You will be resilient and comfortable working in an environment where expectations are high and feedback is direct. As the key packaging contact within the business, you will be happy working independently, taking ownership and dealing with a varied and sometimes challenging workload.

What will you be doing?
•    Deliver packaging expertise across the business to ensure they are legal and compliant.
•    Executes development projects to meet the business needs for sustainability, innovation, cost reduction and quality improvements.
•    Ensure that quality expectations are met in terms of packaging quality and performance.
•    As Packaging Technologist, you will be supporting projects where packing expertise is required.
•    Create packaging briefs for existing and innovation pipeline.
•    Working closely with all departments, suppliers and customers.

What can they offer you?
This is a great business to work for. Opportunities exist within not only your department but in the wider business too.

We are seeking applications from talented Packaging Technologists, Senior Packaging Technologists, Packaging Technologists, Materials & Packaging Technologists and Packaging Innovation Technologists who live within Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, such as Bolton, Oldham Bury, Rochdale, Stockport, Cheshire and Warrington.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/3356 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.

 

HYGIENE

Hygiene Shift Manager

Greater Manchester

c£40,000 per year

Permanent

Location: Greater Manchester 
Overview: This is a great opportunity for an experienced Hygiene Shift Manager/Hygiene Team Leader to join a well-established food manufacturing business. This is an established site and while it is part of a group, it does have a family feel and low staff turnover.

Shifts: Day Shifts

You will report to the Hygiene Manager and manage a team, ensuring effective hygiene standards are delivered across the factory.

About you…

  • The Hygiene Shift Manager will have hygiene experience within a food manufacturer and experience of managing people.
  • Experience of leadership, culture change and people management.
  • You will be IOSH qualified or willing to work towards this along with HACCP & food hygiene.
  • Good understanding of hygiene systems and processes
  • Strong communication, organisation and influencing skills

What will you be doing?

  • Delivering hygiene standards across the site with all customer requirements met
  • Manage and train the hygiene team, ensuring all cleaning activities are completed to schedule and standard
  • As Hygiene Shift Manager/Hygiene Team Leader, you will oversee site facilities including offices, production areas, yards, car parks and external areas
  • Measuring hygiene standards and assessing materials and staff resource needs to ensure maximum effectiveness 
  • Ensure adequate resources, training, and COSHH compliance for all hygiene activities
  • Coordinate subcontracted services including pest control, waste management, laundry, window cleaning and site services
  • Drive continuous improvement in hygiene effectiveness, efficiency and sustainability

So, what can they offer you?
You’ll be joining a business that places food safety, hygiene, and compliance at the heart of its operation. This role offers responsibility, influence, and the opportunity to make a real impact on site standards, culture, and continuous improvement within a progressive food manufacturing environment. There will be scope to develop your career further with a company that promotes a culture of growth.

We are keen to speak with Hygiene Shift Managers, Hygiene Supervisors and Hygiene Team Leaders based within Greater Manchester and surrounding areas, such as Bolton, Oldham Bury, Rochdale, Cheshire and Warrington.

How to Apply
If you have the desired qualifications and experience, please send your CV quoting re CH/TNT/3360 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 legal right to work in the UK. The company cannot offer sponsorship. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we can only contact successful applicants.



 

TECHNICAL

Technical Services Manager

South Yorkshire

c£40,000 -45,000 per year

Permanent

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.
 

SUPPLY CHAIN

Supply Chain Manager

North-East

£60,000 - 65,000 per year

Permanent

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.
 

TECHNICAL

Technical Manager

Tyne & Wear

£60,000 - £65,000 per year

Permanent

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.