Vickerstock are proud to be working EXCLUSIVELY with our leading Food Manufacturing client based in Belfast, with the appointment of a Quality/Technical Supervisor.

This is a key role within this long-established business renowned for delivering quality products. You will have a people centric approach, be interactive on the floor - driving and building a food safety culture.

What we have to offer:

• Salary £30-35K doe
• Working week: Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm, Friday 7am to 1.45pm
• 28days holiday

A typical day as Quality/Technical Supervisor:

Management Systems

• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly checks as required by the internal management systems.
• Retain necessary documents to support the internal management systems.
• Maintain TTL and product specifications.
• Ensure the company's systems are updated in line with any legislative / standard updates including the register of legislation.
• Complete and review H&S risk assessments

Technical support

• Provide technical support / advice to ensure continuous technical performance improvement.
• Maintain company specs and ensure they are adhered to (esp. labelling and barcoding)
• Ensure legal compliance with weights and measures.
• Complete external audits as required (e.g., suppliers)
• Manage related contracts - pest control, water testing, laundry, tea pesticide testing, etc
• Manage company's PRNs.

Product Quality

• Monitor and improve finished product quality.
• Conduct HACCP reviews and ensure CCP checks are robust.
• Carry out investigation into consumer and customer complaints and put preventative actions in place.
• Responsible for related KPIs and the delivery of these to target

Team

• Ensure team complete all quality related records - review and sign off as per standards.
• Attend and contribute to all meetings and represent technical performance and plans.
• Carry out staff training / briefing, including induction for new employees.

Continuous Improvement

• Report any quality, environmental or safety NC to the Operations Manager and lead action planning.
• Manage / facilitate quality, environmental or H&S continuous improvement programs.
• Identify / manage any NC raised to ensure they are resolved satisfactorily.

Your essential ingredients:

• Third level qualification in a relevant subject or minimum 3 years' experience working in a Quality Assurance or Management Systems within food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with BRC and OHSAS18001
• People centric leadership; strong communications skills
• Qualified to lead and complete internal audit programs.
• Self-managing, disciplined with strong organisational skills.
• Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Desirable Criteria (it would be great if you have these but don't worry if you don't):

• Experience with ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Has worked in a company supplying Tesco.
• Experience in packaging and development of relevant specifications
• Demonstrate ability to lead change programs.

Get in touch:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 028 9031 3720, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

If this opportunity doesn't quite get the taste buds flowing but like me you are passionate about food, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.

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