Located at Dungannon site(s) - May be required to work at other locations/departments within Hughes Group.
Overall Purpose of The Role:
Oversee the Quality & Hygiene Department, managing the team and ensuring site food safety and quality. Responsible for site systems, policies, procedures, and equipment. Lead audits, handle complaints, and serve as the onsite Food Safety and Quality contact.
Job Tasks and Duties:
1. Manage interactions with customers and external agencies/suppliers, including receipt, logging, investigation, reporting, and trending of customer complaints, defect reports, and quality alerts.
2. Ensure end-to-end food safety and quality support across all critical stages of operations.
3. Support and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality standards.
4. Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.
5. Plan, coordinate, and control activities and staff to achieve quality products in line with food safety systems.
6. Train, motivate, supervise, and coach the quality team to meet standards and reach full potential.
7. Manage audits, traceability schedules, and ensure compliance with pest control and cleaning procedures.
8. Promote industry best practices and adopt new technologies where applicable.
9. Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, guidelines, and company policies.
10. Maintain GMP and housekeeping standards ('clean as you go').
11. Ensure all work is safe, hygienic, and compliant with FSA and health and safety legislation.
12. Complete all required records and paperwork promptly.
13. Adhere to Customer audit protocols throughout the site.
14. Assist the Technical Manager with risk assessments and process flow analyses.
15. Collaborate with the Technical Manager on Food Safety, HACCP, TACCP, and VACCP procedures.
16. Implement hygiene schedules, liaise with suppliers, and manage the Hygiene team to ensure food safety compliance.
17. Drive personal development through training and work-based learning.
18. Perform other duties as reasonably required within the scope of the role.
Duties are not limited to those listed above.
Benefits:
* Pension
* Free Parking
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