Your new company A successful and well-established food manufacturing organisation in the Armagh area is continuing to expand its operations and remains committed to delivering high quality products through strong technical, food safety and compliance practices. With a reputation for excellence and a culture that supports continuous improvement, the business is now seeking an experienced Quality/Technical Manager to lead its technical function and maintain high standards across the site. Your new role In your new role, you will take full responsibility for the management and development of the site's Quality and Technical functions, ensuring the business maintains compliance with BRC, customer requirements and all legislative standards. You will lead the technical team, oversee the day-to-day operation of the Quality Management System and ensure full audit readiness at all times. You will drive food safety, quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with Production, Hygiene and Senior Leadership teams to maintain best in class standards. This role will also involve managing customer relationships, responding to queries and complaints, supporting NPD activity and ensuring that all documentation, procedures and technical controls are up to date and effective. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will have proven experience working at management or supervisory level within the food manufacturing industry, with a strong background in BRC accreditation and audit preparation. You will bring excellent knowledge of food safety systems, HACCP, QMS development and customer standards, along with strong leadership capabilities and the ability to motivate and develop teams. The role requires exceptional communication skills, attention to detail and the confidence to influence across departments in a fast-paced production environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement will be key to your success. What you'll get in return In return, you will join a forward-thinking and supportive organisation that values its people and invests in strong technical leadership. You will receive a competitive salary, the opportunity to shape and develop the technical function and the chance to play a key role in the continued growth and success of a reputable food manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Technical or Quality Manager looking to take ownership of a site-wide technical agenda. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: quality manager technical manager food quality FMCG Benefits: competitive