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Overview
We are seeking a determined and committed individual to fill a Food Safety and Quality Manager role in the Dunbia Dungannon Primary Site. Reporting to the Site Food Safety and Quality Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the Technical/QA team and functions within the Primary site.
Responsibilities
The Role:
1. Day to day management of the site Food Safety, Quality team;
2. Develop and maintain site Food Safety Management System / Quality Manual etc in line with customer, scheme and company requirements.
3. Conduct/oversee internal audits relating to food safety, quality, legality and hygiene and animal welfare;
4. Participate in HACCP as Food Safety team Leader;
5. Develop the compliance agenda and engage with all department managers to manage food safety, quality, legality and hygiene compliance;
6. Conduct routine and ad hoc traceability challenges as necessary to meet scheme, customer and legal requirements;
7. Conduct Animal Welfare audits and prepare and report relevant KPI reports both internally and to customers;
8. Complete and report relevant KPI reports to business and customers as required;
9. Drive the quality focus of the site team;
10. Manage H&S compliance within the team;
11. Lead, develop and grow the site Technical/QA team.
Qualifications
The Person:
1. Minimum of National Diploma in Food Technology (or a related discipline);
2. A Formal Food Hygiene qualification, ideally Food Hygiene Level 3 or above; Level 4 training may be provided to the otherwise suitable candidate;
3. Formal HACCP / HCP qualification and ideally will previously have held the position of Food Safety Team Leader;
4. Demonstrable experience in a FSQAW role with Quality Management experience;
5. Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in food industry is necessary, ideally in red meat slaughter and boning;
6. Demonstrable understanding of traceability and the relevant legal and scheme requirements;
7. Have a comprehensive knowledge of animal welfare controls and current animal welfare legislation;
8. Experience dealing with retail customers and an ability to articulate their requirements and expectations;
9. Experience of BRCGS standard and audits together with OV audits, RTA, assurance scheme audits and compliance;
10. Qualified as internal auditor with previous internal audit experience an advantage;
11. Will have previous experience participating in or managing Technical / Food Safety and Quality projects;
12. Will have an understanding of the principles and operation of metal detectors, scale calibration and weight control rules;
13. Must be a self-starter, have the ability to work on their own initiative, will demonstrate a positive 'Can Do' attitude coupled with a desire to develop themselves and the quality focus of the site team in a busy operationally responsible manner.
This role operates on a Monday to Friday basis.
Benefits:
* Enhanced Holiday;
* Free On-Site Car Parking;
* Subsidised Canteen;
* Pension Scheme;
* Life Assurance Cover;
* Discounted Staff Shop;
* Phone and Car Insurance Perks;
* Free Health Surveillance;
* Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities;
* Employee Engagement Activities;
* Give Aways (Free meat seasonally);
* Refer a Friend Scheme;
* Death in Service scheme.
No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.
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