Food Safety & Quality Manager

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Overview We are seeking a determined and committed individual to fill a Food Safety and Quality Manager role in the Dunbia Dungannon Primary Site. Reporting to the Site Food Safety and Quality Manager, the successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the Technical/QA team and functions within the Primary site. Responsibilities The Role: Day to day management of the site Food Safety, Quality team; Develop and maintain site Food Safety Management System / Quality Manual etc in line with customer, scheme and company requirements. Conduct/oversee internal audits relating to food safety, quality, legality and hygiene and animal welfare; Participate in HACCP as Food Safety team Leader; Develop the compliance agenda and engage with all department managers to manage food safety, quality, legality and hygiene compliance; Conduct routine and ad hoc traceability challenges as necessary to meet scheme, customer and legal requirements; Conduct Animal Welfare audits and prepare and report relevant KPI reports both internally and to customers; Complete and report relevant KPI reports to business and customers as required; Drive the quality focus of the site team; Manage H&S compliance within the team; Lead, develop and grow the site Technical/QA team. Qualifications The Person: Minimum of National Diploma in Food Technology (or a related discipline); A Formal Food Hygiene qualification, ideally Food Hygiene Level 3 or above; Level 4 training may be provided to the otherwise suitable candidate; Formal HACCP / HCP qualification and ideally will previously have held the position of Food Safety Team Leader; Demonstrable experience in a FSQAW role with Quality Management experience; Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in food industry is necessary, ideally in red meat slaughter and boning; Demonstrable understanding of traceability and the relevant legal and scheme requirements; Have a comprehensive knowledge of animal welfare controls and current animal welfare legislation; Experience dealing with retail customers and an ability to articulate their requirements and expectations; Experience of BRCGS standard and audits together with OV audits, RTA, assurance scheme audits and compliance; Qualified as internal auditor with previous internal audit experience an advantage; Will have previous experience participating in or managing Technical / Food Safety and Quality projects; Will have an understanding of the principles and operation of metal detectors, scale calibration and weight control rules; Must be a self-starter, have the ability to work on their own initiative, will demonstrate a positive 'Can Do' attitude coupled with a desire to develop themselves and the quality focus of the site team in a busy operationally responsible manner. This role operates on a Monday to Friday basis. Benefits: Enhanced Holiday; Free On-Site Car Parking; Subsidised Canteen; Pension Scheme; Life Assurance Cover; Discounted Staff Shop; Phone and Car Insurance Perks; Free Health Surveillance; Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities; Employee Engagement Activities; Give Aways (Free meat seasonally); Refer a Friend Scheme; Death in Service scheme. No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.

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