Senior Technical Manager Job Dungannon area,Northern Ireland UK,Quality Assurance

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading food manufacturing business seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Technical Manager to lead and develop the technical function across the business for their Dungannon based site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical professional to take a key leadership role within a growing and innovative manufacturing business, ensuring the highest standards of product safety, quality, legality and compliance while driving continuous improvement and developing a strong quality culture.

What's in it for you?

Competitive Salary
Private Medical Insurance, including cover for partners and dependants
22 days annual leave plus 9 statutory closure days
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
Additional annual leave based on length of service
Company Pension Scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
IVF Leave Pay
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Staff discounts on pet food products
On-site electric vehicle charging points
Free on-site parking
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career progression

The Role

You will lead and develop the technical function, ensuring products meet internal, customer, regulatory and food safety requirements while driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and developing the Technical Team
Maintaining the Quality Management System and audit programme to meet BRCGS and major retailer requirements
Developing and maintaining HACCP plans in line with legislative and recognised industry standards
Progressing the company's technical strategy and continuous improvement programme
Developing a strong quality culture across the business
Supporting customer audits and technical queries
Liaising with DAERA to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
Reporting to the management team on product safety, legality, quality and process controls
Ensuring critical product safety and quality controls are effectively maintained
Managing corrective actions where products or procedures deviate from required standards

Training and supervising process operatives on quality systems and procedures
Maintaining knowledge of UK and EU legislation relating to pet food safety and labelling
Supporting export and import certification requirements
Implementing new systems and processes to support continuous improvement

What you'll need to succeed

Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years' management experience within a technical, quality or food manufacturing environment
Proven experience managing and maintaining BRCGS accreditation
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and auditing frameworks
HACCP Level 4 qualification
Experience leading and developing teams
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and business systems
Experience managing audits and working with regulatory authorities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven leadership and people management capability
Highly organiser with the ability to manage competing priorities
Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative
Results-focused with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
Flexibility to work additional hours when required

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!)

Intermediate Food Hygiene qualification
Thermal Processing Certification
Experience with in the pet food, food manufacturing or related industry