Technical Manager

Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Manager for a thriving abattoir in Crumlin, Northern Ireland. This role involves overseeing food safety standards, conducting audits, and maintaining comprehensive quality management systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in Quality Assurance within the Food Manufacturing sector, particularly in meat processing. Strong communication skills and the ability to lead teams are essential. This position offers the chance to enhance key operational processes in a growing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role, preferably in a meat processing environment.
• Ability to engage with Production staff when necessary.
• Experience in managing or coordinating quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and guidance on Food Safety and Hygiene standards.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Act as point of contact for customer queries regarding quality standards.

Skills

Technical or Quality Assurance experience

Food Manufacturing background

Knowledge of HACCP

Training and guidance capabilities

Production Management experience

Job description

Technical Manager - Abattoirs

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000


• Location: Crumlin, County Antrim


• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a Technical or QA professional from a Food Manufacturing background and looking for a role in a small but growing business that will give you complete responsibility and autonomy in your work?

This expanding abattoir is raising the bar for animal welfare and food safety standards in the industry, having invested in modern facilities and achieving a BRC AA+ rating.

They have implemented thorough Quality Management Systems and HACCP plans, and they are now looking for a Technical Manager to take ownership of this while supporting the Managing Director with General Management duties.

In this role you will be responsible for internal audits and external audit preparation, both for customers and organisations such as Red Tractor.

You will also be responsible for HACCP planning, maintaining Food Safety & Hygiene standards, and ensuring SOPs and Risk Assessments are in place and adhered to.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role in the Food Manufacturing sector, preferably in a meat processing environment, and will be comfortable engaging with Production staff when covering for the Abattoir Manager.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to inherit and maintain already strong systems, policies and procedures within a business that is committed to raising industry-wide standards.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Providing training and guidance to staff for things such as Food Safety, Hygiene and Animal Welfare Standards


• Ensuring SOPs are reviewed, maintained and followed


• Regularly carrying out internal audits and overseeing audit readiness, addressing issues and non-conformances


• Acting as a point of contact for customers, handling any issues or queries


• Supporting with the day-to-day management of the abattoir, including management of Production staff

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Technical or Quality Assurance role at the Coordinator, Supervisor or Manager level


• Recent experience in the Food Manufacturing industry, preferably in Meat Processing


• Additional experience in Production Management or Team Leadership is advantageous

If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed.

Technical Manager, QA Manager, Quality Assurance, Production Manager, Abattoir, Meat Processing, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Food Production, Agriculture, Farming, Food Processing, Belfast, Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Crumlin