Troy Meats is a family-run beef factory based in Westmeath, exporting our products all over Europe.
What to expect in the job?
* To be the sole Technical Manager for the factory in our site in Tyrrellspass, Westmeath.
* Support Site and other Managers in implementing and improving procedures and processes to ensure required work standards are met and adhered to.
* Progressing of the team’s development needs through cross-training and continuous assessment of training needs.
* Ensure effective lines of communication are in place between all members of the team.
* As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the following key metrics: HACCP and Quality Systems: Lead the HACCP team and assist in the delivery of the HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems.
Legislation, Customer Standards, Accreditation Standards: Assist the Site Managers in understanding, delivering and maintaining the required standards within the business units.
Operations Support: Support the Operations team on day-to-day activities, coach and troubleshoot activities for improvement.
Customer and Supplier Management: Liaise and provide support to the customer and suppliers as required. Coordinate requested reporting, KPIs, visits, reviews, calls, and meetings. Communicate, track, respond to, report and trend to identify recurring issues on claims, complaints, and rejection and recommend permanent solutions within the agreed timeframes.
DAFM Management: Liaise and provide support to DAFM as required ensuring all documentation and sampling requirements for the Business unit are achieved.
Audits and Visits: Lead site audits, customer visits, supplier visits, and visits from regulatory bodies. Coordinate non-conformance findings including actions taken and report to relevant department managers and suppliers ensuring completion of any required corrective actions from day-to-day issues.
Other duties will be part of the role and will be specified by the Site Manager.
Requirements
What we need from you?
* 3rd level degree in food science, food technology or related area is advantageous.
* 4 or more years of experience with proficiency in working with internal and external stakeholders.
* A strong technical background and knowledge of Industry Food Standards i.e. GFSI (BRC, IFS, ISO, MPQAS, Origin Green) and Food Service and Retailer Codes of Practices.
* Internal Auditing, Lead Auditor, Train the Trainer, HACCP, TACCP certification advantageous.
Benefits
What can we offer you?
* Company laptop.
* Free parking.
* Discounted meat products.
* Flexibility of holiday planning.
* Permanent contract.
Job Type: Full-time.
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday.
Supplemental pay types:
* Performance bonus.
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Tyrrellspass: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred).
Reference ID: TRO23TECHM
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