Food Tech & Quality Lead (Maternity Cover)

Deli-Lites-Ireland-Limited; Newry; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted products

Job summary

DELI LITES IRELAND seeks a Technical Service Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead the day-to-day Technical, Quality and Compliance functions at Warrenpoint. You will oversee Hygiene, Supplier Approval and Compliance, directing a multidisciplinary team to meet food safety and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits (BRCGS/retailers) and supplier relationships, and ensure safe introduction of new products and processes while supporting production and customers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Technical, Quality or Compliance management role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, quality, legal and customer requirements.
• Experience managing Technical, Quality, Hygiene or Compliance teams.
• Experience with BRCGS and retailer audits.
• Experience of HACCP and food safety management.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage issues, incidents and competing priorities effectively.
• IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day technical function, including Quality, Hygiene, Training, Supplier Approval and Compliance activities.
• Manage Retailer and BRCGS audits and ensure food-specific legal, regulatory and customer requirements are maintained.
• Maintain effective supplier management and approval processes, including service suppliers where required.
• Horizon scan and remain up to date with food safety, legal and compliance requirements and ensure relevant changes are addressed.
• Facilitate Technical management of ingredient approval, food production and distribution to ensure requirements are met.
• Lead and support the HACCP team and ensure appropriate food safety controls are maintained.
• Lead and manage the Technical team, supporting engagement, performance, teamwork and effective problem solving.
• Facilitate continuous improvement and identify and implement best practice across the Technical function and site.
• Manage the resolution and close-out of escalated Technical issues and incidents.
• Ensure new products and processes are introduced safely, legally, in compliance with customer requirements and within agreed timescales.
• Develop and maintain positive, proactive relationships with key retail and export customers.
• Chair Technical meetings and set, monitor and report relevant KPIs and objectives.
• Work closely with Production to achieve high standards of food safety, quality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

IT literate

Education

Business degree or technical qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DELI LITES IRELAND seeks a Technical Service Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead the day-to-day Technical, Quality and Compliance functions at Warrenpoint. You will oversee Hygiene, Supplier Approval and Compliance, directing a multidisciplinary team to meet food safety and customer requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage audits (BRCGS/retailers) and supplier relationships, and ensure safe introduction of new products and processes while supporting production and customers.