Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Dublin 24

Salary €60k

We are assisting our client, a fast paced food production facility in Dublin West, in sourcing a Technical Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, as well as excellent organisational and cross departmental communication skills. EXET22

Role Responsibilities

• Maintain the company BRC accreditation while managing operations in compliance with current BRC standard – As well as maintaining all relevant accreditation.
• Successfully complete External Audits from Customers and Official Agencies – minimum grade of B or equivalent
• Prepare and conduct all external audits
• Ensure any non-conformances are dealt with expediently
• Manage product traceability, laboratory testing programs and ensure due diligence in product testing.
• Develop employees through training, monitoring, and mentoring
• Work closely with sales/ NPD and plant operations teams in the areas of quality program management, inspection coordination and testing requirements
• Implement necessary internal quality assurance systems and infrastructure to support company growth
• Advise Management staff of any quality control and food safety issues in addition to presenting plausible solutions.
• Manage completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual audits and associated reporting as required

Candidate Requirements

• 3 + years’ experience as a Quality / Technical Manager in a similar environment
• A third level degree in food science would be an advantage
• Working Knowledge of BRC
• Strong on Quality/ Technical management, Food safety and Hygiene requirements,
• Solid knowledge of production processes and NPD, as well as food safety and hygiene requirements
• Excellent customer interaction skills and courteous Leadership skills