Technical Manager

Your new company A well established food manufacturing business in the Lurgan area is seeking a Technical Manager to lead its Technical and Quality functions. Operating within a highly regulated food production environment, the business is committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality, traceability and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical professional to take ownership of site compliance systems and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Your new role As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for leading the site's Food Safety and Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and industry standards. You will oversee technical compliance activities, manage relationships with regulatory bodies and drive a strong food safety culture throughout the production responsibilities will include maintaining and improving the Food Safety & Quality Management System, leading external audits, overseeing HACCP, TACCP and VACCP programmes, ensuring traceability and food defence requirements are met, and managing microbiological, environmental and quality monitoring activities.

You will also investigate quality issues, support root-cause analysis and maintain a strong presence on the production floor, working closely with operational teams to ensure standards are consistently achieved. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience in a Technical, Quality Assurance or Food Safety role in food manufacturing Experience in a red meat, protein or food processing environment would be advantageous but is not essential Third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Safety, HACCP, Food Manufacturing or a related discipline is desirable Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS and food safety legislation Experience managing audits, traceability systems and quality management programmes Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Good IT skills and the flexibility to work in line with operational requirements What you'll get in return Competitive salary package tailored to experience Company pension scheme Opportunity to lead and shape the Technical and Quality function within an established food manufacturing business Exposure to BRCGS, customer, regulatory and industry audit programmes Significant involvement in food safety, traceability, quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives Free on-site parking Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing operation What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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Technical Manager Food Manufacturing Assistant Supervisor red meat Benefits:
Negotiable - DoE