ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe, ABP`s commitment to excellence impacts on every aspect of its business. Our teams of experienced and reliable meat experts are passionate about building lasting partnerships in the European retail, manufacturing and food service sectors.
Our customers are the major multiples and high profile caterers and require the best 365 days of the year. That means central packing and sophisticated distribution, a revolutionary supply chain in the industry which is being led and developed by ABP. Only well-resourced companies can compete for such business.
We want the best people to work for us and we know that a supportive and friendly working environment plays a key role in attracting and retaining employees. We promote the sharing of knowledge and invest strongly in training and development.
ABP Bridge of Allan is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Technical Manager to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance within its meat processing operations. Reporting to the General Manager, this role is pivotal in driving a culture of food safety, integrity, and regulatory adherence.
Working Hours - Monday to Friday 45 hours per week approx.
The Role:
1.Strategic Contribution: Collaborate with senior site management to formulate business strategy and meet customer requirements for business development.
2.Food Safety & Quality Management: to lead on Food Safety Culture, develop and maintain the Food Safety & Quality Management plan, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
3.Continuous Improvement: Take ownership of the site's Food Safety & Quality Management System, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
4.Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to the QA team members,and wider site teams, identifying training and development needs and fostering effective working relationships.
5.Audits and Compliance: Lead on certification standards, FSS and customer audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory, certification and customer standards.
6.Customer Relations: Manage customers, ensure complaints managed promptly, ensuring closeout actions and adherence to set targets.
7.Process Compliance: Maintain systems for validating and verifying process compliance, ensuring production meets quality standards and import requirements.
8.Technical Reporting: Deliver technical reports to internal stakeholders and customers in a timely manner.
9.Policy Review and Management: Regularly review technical policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with legislative updates and industry best practices.
10.External Relationships: Manage relationships with customers, laboratories and other service providers, competent authorities, including FSS and APHA, and other organizations.
11.Personnel Management: Support managers in employee relations matters, monitor sickness/absenteeism levels, and promote animal welfare.
12.HACCP and TACCP Leadership: Serve as the HACCP Team Leader and TACCP Team Leader for the site.
Personal Specification:
Preferred qualified in a food-related subject such as Food Technology/Science.
Previous experience in a similar role or directly reporting to a Technical Manager in a larger site.
Experience in a fresh food factory environment dealing with red or white meat.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to delegate effectively.
Strong planning and organizational skills, with flexibility to adapt to changing business demands.
Proactive, dynamic, and motivational with a focus on delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Notes:
The Technical Manager plays a critical role in promoting the food safety culture and ensuring ongoing compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards, driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining strong customer relationships. This position reports to the General Manager and the Primary Technical Manager, requiring a proactive, detail-oriented individual passionate about excellence in meat processing operations.