Human Factor is seeking a Technical Manager for our client, a leading food manufacturing company.

The suitable candidate will take full ownership of the seamless operation of all mechanical, electrical, and building infrastructure across the manufacturing sites. This is a senior cross-functional role that combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic project oversight, requiring close collaboration with the COO, Plant Manager, and dedicated engineering and safety teams.

The position carries dual accountability: acting as the primary technical authority for the PPO plant (maintenance, new projects, infrastructure upgrades) and as the company-wide lead for Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), ensuring full regulatory compliance (European & International) and the promotion of a strong safety culture across the facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical & Maintenance Management

• Organise, schedule, and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and building equipment across production facilities.

• Ensure continuous, safe, and efficient operation of all production processes and supporting infrastructure.

• Diagnose equipment failures and coordinate swift, effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.

• Design and oversee the implementation of new technical projects including installations, equipment upgrades, and facility expansions.

• Evaluate technical solutions and improvement proposals for equipment and infrastructure, recommending optimal approaches.

• Manage external contractors, service providers, and suppliers, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.

• Monitor maintenance and project costs, ensuring adherence to approved budgets and identifying savings opportunities.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable health & safety regulations, environmental legislation, and internal procedures.

2. Project Coordination (CAPEX)

• Coordinate and monitor priority CAPEX projects across sites (including PJO & Tsabassis plants) in alignment with the COO-approved investment plan.

• Oversee project timelines, budgets, and execution quality, with direct supervision of the Project Engineer.

• Provide regular status reporting to senior leadership on project milestones, risks, and outcomes.

3. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Define and oversee the company-wide HSE strategy, in full compliance with national legislation and international standards.

• Ensure the effective functioning of the HSE Management System across all company facilities.

• Monitor HSE performance through defined KPIs and report findings and progress to senior management.

• Lead the management of serious incidents, coordinating with relevant authorities as required.

• Champion a proactive culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility at all organisational levels.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).

• 8–10 years of experience in technical/engineering management, preferably in food manufacturing or FMCG.

• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations and capital investment projects.

• Solid knowledge of HSE regulations, management systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and ESG frameworks.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and cross-functional coordination skills.

• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to balance operational priorities with strategic planning.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-site food production environment.