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:
* Day to day management of the site Food Safety, Quality team;
* Develop and maintain site Food Safety Management System / Quality Manual etc in line with customer, scheme and company requirements.
* Conduct/oversee internal audits relating to food safety, quality, legality and hygiene and animal welfare;
* Participate in HACCP as Food Safety team Leader;
* Develop the compliance agenda and engage with all department managers to manage food safety, quality, legality and hygiene compliance;
* Conduct routine and ad hoc traceability challenges as necessary to meet scheme, customer and legal requirements;
* Conduct Animal Welfare audits and prepare and report relevant KPI reports both internally and to customers;
* Complete and report relevant KPI reports to business and customers as required;
* Drive the quality focus of the site team;
* Manage H&S compliance within the team;
* Lead, develop and grow the site Technical/QA team.
Qualifications
The Person:
* Minimum of National Diploma in Food Technology (or a related discipline).
* A Formal Food Hygiene qualification, ideally Food Hygiene Level 3 or above; Level 4 training may be provided to the otherwise suitable candidate.
* Formal HACCP / HCP qualification and ideally will previously have held the position of Food Safety Team Leader.
* Demonstrable experience in a FSQAW role with Quality Management experience.
* Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in the food industry is necessary, ideally in red meat slaughter and boning.
* Demonstrable understanding of traceability and the relevant legal and scheme requirements.
* Have a comprehensive knowledge of animal welfare controls and current animal welfare legislation.
* Experience dealing with retail customers and an ability to articulate their requirements and expectations.
* Experience of BRCGS standard and audits together with OV audits, RTA, assurance scheme audits and compliance.
* Qualified as internal auditor with previous internal audit experience an advantage.
* Will have previous experience participating in or managing Technical / Food Safety and Quality projects.
* Will have an understanding of the principles and operation of metal detectors, scale calibration and weight control rules.
* 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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