Technical Officer

What They Offer

• Competitive salary
• Overtime/Time Off In Lieu options
• Free parking
• Employee discount: 20% off at a leading food retailer

Your Responsibilities

• Food Safety Leadership:
• Ensure effective food safety compliance and collaborate with the plant management team to mitigate risks.
• Support and manage the HACCP program and team, ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), preventive controls, and prerequisite programs are in place and effective.
• Compliance and Standards Management:
• Develop and manage the internal audit program to align with BRCGS, Bord Bia, and DAFM standards.
• Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to processes, product specifications, and regulatory compliance.
• Quality System Oversight:
• Manage the site’s food safety and quality systems, including HACCP and Food Safety Plan reviews, prerequisite programs, pest control, sanitation, and other requirements.
• Track and analyze agreed KPIs to support quality improvement initiatives.
• Customer Satisfaction:
• Address and resolve customer complaints by conducting root cause analyses and verifying corrective actions.
• Provide proactive and responsive support on technical issues.
• Team Leadership and Development:
• Develop and maintain a well-trained and qualified Quality Team through training, development, communication, and accountability.
• Manage staff training programs focused on food safety and SOPs.
• Audit and Sustainability Support:
• Lead third-party audits and ensure compliance with sustainability goals, including Origin Green requirements.

What You Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing, with expertise in BRCGS compliance.
• Knowledge and experience with BRCGS and Bord Bia standards.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing third-party audits.