Job Title: Technical Manager
Reporting to the Head of Technical and NPD, you will work as part of the technical team and develop close working relationships with all departments.
About the Role
The main focus of this role is to drive the delivery of Technical Standards across the sites' Operations. This includes ensuring that the correct standards are understood by all relevant persons and effectively challenged through Audit.
Responsibilities
* Ensure clarity of Technical Standards – communicated, understood and applied by all relevant persons.
* Work with all departments and colleagues to ensure food safety, quality and legality of all products produced, complying with customer specifications.
* Develop an 'Audit Ready' Culture – consistently delivering successful audit outcomes.
* Provide technical expertise and advice in food safety and legislation.
* Drive continuous improvement through developing and progressing current quality systems and operational processes.
* Manage the Food Safety Management system, ensuring HACCP-based systems meet food safety and quality requirements.
* Support the business with management of technical audits.
* D Drive a culture of 'fit to manufacture every day' readiness.
* Manage response & close out of non-conformance reports from audits.
* Lead, motivate and inspire the technical team to achieve personal development and continuous improvement.
* Develop and implement effective KPIs to measure issues and communicate internally and with customers.
* Agree action plans using root cause analysis to deliver continuous improvement.
* Promote a food safety culture within the factory environment.
* E nsure a safe working environment exists for all employees within the technical function.
Requirements
* Level 8 degree, preferably in a food related discipline.
* Significant experience within a Chilled Food environment.
* Experience managing food safety risks and projects.
* Leadership skills and ability to manage people to achieve results.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* IT literate and able to process data quickly.
Estimated Salary:
€60K - €70K per annum
Location:
Monaghan, Ireland