Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quality 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. Positive experience getting placed in a role through Vanrath with their data analytics team. Good communication and regular follow ups. Conor at Vanrath was very helpful and supportive in securing a new job. The funding for my previous job was becoming less secure and Conor helped me make the leap into a new permanent role. It was a quick process and a bit of luck with timing. I have spoke to other staff and Vanrath and have always found them helpful as well. My experience with Vanrath was very positive and stress free. Dan Morgan listened to what I was looking for in my next role and made sure I was applying for jobs that would meet my criteria. I also had interactions with a few other colleagues and they were all very professional and supportive. I would definitely use them again. Didn't want to speak to soon, but two months into my new job and couldn't be happier. Thanks to Jack who kept me in the loop at each stage of the process! Skills: technical manager compliance manager technical compliance manager operations manager food Quality Manager Technical Director Benefits: Fantastic Benefits Package