Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to join a thriving Food manufacturing company (one of the largest in Ireland, and the most Modern). This proves to be a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to progress their career and widen their knowledge in a leading organisation. This company places immense value on their staff, and is one of the best places for an individual to join in Northern Ireland. Office is based in Warrenpoint - Permanent role Salary Fully Negotiable + Additional Fantastic Benefits and Perks Responsibilities: The Technical Manager is responsible for ensuring that each of the manufacturing sites produce safe, legal, authentic and high-quality foods to specification whilst maintaining standards in budget control and customer satisfaction. Putting Staff Welfare and Food Safety first in all decisions. Retailer and BRCGS Audit Management Participate / lead customer and third-party audits, completion of root cause and corrective actions. Stay up to date on evolving food safety laws and industry best practices, updating internal protocols as needed. Completion of gap analysis work for industry, customer, and legislation requirements ensuring the business remains in a compliant state ongoing. Keeping up to date and Horizon scanning for food safety and legality concerns. Lead and manage the Quality functions on site. Chair monthly technical meetings. Develop and maintain a positive proactive relationship with key retail and export customers. Leading implementation and improvement projects around quality, food safety and compliance. Risk assessment generation, review, and implementation as required. Provide technical guidance, training, and support to other departments, developing awareness and understanding of technical issues. Participate with the internal audit program through completion of audits and updates required. Develop, implement, and maintain food safety policies and procedures. Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to food safety protocols and hygiene standards. Co Ordinate and Manage HACCP Team and Activities. The Ideal Person: Experience in similar role BRCGS audit experience Level 3 food safety qualification Level 3 HACCP qualification Internal auditing qualification Effective and proven project management skills Strong people and time management skills For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath in the strictest confidence. As ever, it has been great to work with the team at Vanrath. I was in touch with a number of people in the firm, each of whom went the extra mile, finding roles tailored to my CV and supporting me throughout. On this occasion, it was Dan Morgan who secured me my new role. He listened carefully to what i was looking for, encouraged me to push the boundaries and actively managed the interview process from start to finish. He has been a wonderful advocate! 'Time to Care' is a unique partnership opportunity for up to 30 businesses in Northern Ireland, to part fund the annual salary of a qualified children's nurse at the Children's Hospice. We have since worked closely to support the hospice through many fundraising campaigns over the years, raising significant funding for their vital work. Later in the year, we secured a significant stake-holder investment from prominent Mercedes business owner and property investor Neil McKibbin FCA. With this investment came the purchase of Victoria House in Belfast City Centre by Wayne and Neil, in a £12.5 million deal, allowing the company to move into brand new state of the art offices and continue their ambitious growth plans. We have transitioned from a team of 3 accountancy focused consultants to a team of 40 sector-specific consultants covering a diverse range of sectors. Building successful careers and supporting our clients with the best talent in the market is at the heart of everything we do. We are driven by a passion to help people build careers that meet their goals, and help businesses achieve success through great and strategic talent. Skills: technical manager compliance manager technical compliance manager operations manager food Quality Manager Technical Director Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package