Job Title: Technical Manager
Location: Dungannon
Role Purpose:
Lead food safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance on-site, ensuring products meet high standards while driving continuous improvement. Serve as the key technical contact for audits, compliance, and customer support.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the technical team, fostering a strong food safety culture.
* Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, and customer requirements.
* Maintain and enhance the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Oversee audits, ensuring site readiness and regulatory compliance.
* Manage customer queries, complaints, and corrective actions.
* Implement product testing and supplier approval processes.
* Collaborate with Hygiene, Production, and NPD teams.
* Lead HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP risk assessments.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost-saving measures.
* Monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
* Support sustainability, allergen control, and waste reduction programmes.
* Develop training programmes for food safety and quality.
Candidate Requirements:
* Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical or quality management role within food manufacturing.
* Strong knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP, and retailer standards.
* Proven leadership and people management experience.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong problem-solving ability with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Understanding of allergen management, food safety, and microbiological controls.
* Experience with third-party audits and customer technical interactions.
* Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management.
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.