Overview:
The Dunbia Group, Dungannon are looking for a Quality Manager for our Primary Site to join their successful FSQ Team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will report directly to the Primary FSQ Manager, working closely with site management & QA team. Their remit will be to contribute to our ongoing success in being recognised as Industry Leaders in Food Safety, Quality, Innovation and Animal Welfare.
Responsibilities:
* Support the implementation and continuing improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems through the management of records, audits, SOPs, reviews and corrective actions
* Support the implementation and continuing improvement of the Animal Welfare programme through staff training, behaviours and culture and compliance with customer and legal requirements
* Support the management of Microbiological /Chemical sampling programmes
* Support the management of the Site Hygiene System ensuring that training, equipment and chemicals are up to date and available. Eg SOPs, Cleaning Audits, MSDS Sheets, HACCP
* Support the Preventative Maintenance Plan by identifying and resolving issues to ensure product safety and legality
* Promote a Food Safety Culture by driving various initiatives eg Food Safety Week
* Provide support and aid with site visits, external and internal audits
* Attend Site meetings to report on relevant KPIs and follow up on agreed actions
* Daily engagement with Production Management and reporting on standards
* Project Involvement
Qualifications:
Essential
* 3rd Level Qualification in a Food Science or related discipline
* Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within Food Manufacturing
* Level 3 HACCP and Food Safety certificates
* A working knowledge of audit standards eg BRC, Red Tractor
* Excellent understanding of Food Safety & Quality processes and Quality Management
* Keen interest in helping lead and development a team to deliver high standards
* Ability to make decisions, help develop strategy and drive our Quality and Animal Welfare agenda
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to positively influence at all levels of the business
* Self-motivated, professionally driven approach to problem solving with the ability to deliver improvements
* Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise based on the needs of the business
Desireable
* Previous experience and internal audit qualification an advantage
Benefits
* Enhanced Holiday
* Free On-Site Car Carking
* 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
This role operates on a Monday to Friday basis but may require occasional weekend work.