Food Safety & Quality Manager

Pilgrim'S Europe; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim'S Europe is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead the site HACCP-based Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC, customer and legal standards. You will drive hygiene, investigations and continuous improvement across a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing site.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of HACCP/ISO standards and the ability to influence a culture of food safety excellence across the site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Food Safety, Quality or Technical Manager role within FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, Food Legislation, Food Hygiene and ISO standards.
• 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Advanced HACCP, Advanced Food Hygiene and Internal Auditing experience.
• A confident leader with excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the site HACCP-based Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC, customer and legal standards.
• Be hands-on across the factory, driving hygiene, housekeeping and food safety standards.
• Lead investigations, corrective actions and improvements related to non-conforming product, incidents and customer feedback.
• Analyse microbiological and chemical data, identifying trends and preventative actions.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of Technical professionals.
• Act as the technical lead during customer, third-party and regulatory audits.
• Drive meaningful product, process and sustainability improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision making

Auditing

Team development

Education

Third level qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

Food Safety & Quality Manager
Location: Dungannon
Hours: (Shift choice can be discussed at interview)

Week 1 - Mon - Fri 08:00 -16: 15 or 18:00 - 02.15
Week 2 Mon - Fri 08:00 -16; 15 or 18:00 - 02.15
Week 3 Mon , Tues , Wed, Thurs 08:00 -16: 15 or18:00 - 02.15 Sat & Sun 08:00am - 16:15pm
Week 4 :Tues ,Wed , Thurs ,Fri 08:00 -16; 15 or 18:00 - 02.15

Are you a passionate food safety professional ready to make a real impact? We are looking for an experienced Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead standards, strengthen systems and shape a strong food safety culture within a fast‑paced FMCG food manufacturing site.

This is a highly visible leadership role offering autonomy, influence and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across the factory.

The Role

• Lead and evolve the site HACCP-based Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with BRC, customer and legal standards.
• Be hands‑on across the factory, driving excellent hygiene, housekeeping and food safety standards.
• Lead investigations, corrective actions and improvements related to non‑conforming product, incidents and customer feedback.
• Analyse microbiological and chemical data, identifying trends and preventative actions.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of Technical professionals.
• Act as the technical lead during customer, third‑party and regulatory audits.
• Drive meaningful product, process and sustainability improvements.
• Play a key role in crisis management and site-wide food safety leadership.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a Food Safety, Quality or Technical Manager role within FMCG food manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, BRC, Food Legislation, Food Hygiene and ISO standards.
• 3rd level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Advanced HACCP, Advanced Food Hygiene and Internal Auditing experience.
• A confident leader with excellent communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.