Vickerstock are excited to be working in partnership with our client, a supplier of food ingredients to manufacturers on the appointment of Food Safety & Technical Lead based in Greater Belfast.
As the successful Food Safety & Technical Lead you will lead all areas of Quality Safety and Legality within the business and help ensure all products meet customer expectations.
What's in it for you?
* Negotiable salary DOE
* Monday-Friday hours
* Company pension
* Private Health Insurance
* On-site free parking
What your day to day will look like:
* Maintain the Quality Manual and systems to the required BRCGS and customer standards
* Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding any quality or food safety issues
* Approve, manage & maintain suppliers and service providers
* Liaise with the supply base to ensure compliance with supplier approval criteria
* Work with Procurement and Sales ensuring that all product meets the required standards
* Ensure internal, second-party, and third-party audits are managed effectively
* Manage the HACCP team, including carrying out reviews, updating risk assessments, hazard analysis and product flows
* Deal with customer complaints and non-conformances in a timely manner, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and monitored
* Address any issues that may impact the safety, authenticity, legality, or quality of goods, as applicable
* Completion and updating customer specifications
* Managing traceability throughout the supply chain
* Oversee and manage the training schedule, ensuring timely delivery of training for staff
* Work with staff to promote a positive food safety culture.
What you will need to succeed:
* Clean UK/EU driving license
* Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience working in Quality / Technical role
* Third level qualification Degree or HNC/D in a relevant food related discipline or proven relevant experience
* Ability to effectively plan and organise to meet deadlines
* Strong IT skills and an ability to record and present information in a concise format
* The ability to work well under pressure and to play your role in a busy team environment
* Excellent communicator with positive leadership skills
* Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to work independently
Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't!):
* HACCP Level 3
* Food Safety Level 3
* Auditing Level 3
* Root Cause Analysis Training
* Food degree
* Experience of online specification systems e.g. Foods Connected
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