Quality & Technical Manager
Our client, an established food manufacturing organisation, is seeking a Quality & Technical Manager to lead quality and technical performance at its site. The successful candidate will join the site management team, oversee the technical function and help drive continuous improvement across quality, safety and operational standards. The role offers the opportunity to develop a team and contribute to the wider direction of the business.
Based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, the position is fully on site. This working pattern provides regular face-to-face collaboration with colleagues across the site and opportunities to engage directly with internal and external stakeholders.
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The Role:
* Lead the site’s quality and technical function, maintaining effective quality systems and food safety controls.* Manage audit preparation and engagement with customers and regulatory representatives.* Oversee site investigations, improvement plans, internal audits and quality reporting.* Contribute to site management and product development activities.
The Person:
* At least three years’ management experience in a food quality or technical function, or five years in a supervisory or management role in food manufacturing or a related industry.* Experience leading customer, accreditation or regulatory audits, and developing or reviewing quality management systems and HACCP plans.* A track record of training and mentoring team members, alongside strong communication and organisational skills.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and quality management systems.* Laboratory, microbiological or analytical experience would be advantageous.
The Rewards:
* Salary of £50,000 to £54,000.* A challenging role with scope for learning and professional development.
Next Steps
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