Job Title: Technical Supervisor Location: Carrigans, Co. Donegal (5 minutes from Derry City) Description: We are hiring for our client, a leading food manufacturing business, who are seeking a Technical Supervisor to join their site in Carrigans, Co. Donegal. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically qualified individual with strong food industry experience, commercial understanding, and the ability to influence and drive good manufacturing practices across the factory. The successful Technical Supervisor will play a key role in maintaining high technical standards, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement across operations. Top 3 Things to Know About this Job: Exciting and Varied Role: Be part of a fast-paced food manufacturing environment with hands-on responsibility for technical standards and compliance. Career Development: Excellent opportunity to gain exposure to customer audits, supplier relationships, and site improvement projects. Competitive Salary: Attractive package on offer within a supportive, forward-thinking organisation. The Role: * Support the Technical Manager in maintaining and developing food safety, quality, and compliance standards across the site. * Liaise with auditing bodies and customers, ensuring audit readiness and compliance at all times. * Monitor and report on KPIs, addressing non-conformances and implementing corrective actions. * Oversee adherence to HACCP principles, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications. * Promote good factory practices and ensure production teams uphold the highest quality standards. * Conduct investigations into quality issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions. * Manage documentation, technical reports, and corrective action plans accurately and efficiently. * Collaborate with other departments and approved service suppliers to ensure consistent quality output. The Person: * Degree or HND in a food-related discipline. * Minimum 2-3 years' experience working in a technical role within a high-volume food production environment. * Strong working knowledge of HACCP, customer and regulatory standards, DAFM requirements, and local legislation. * Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills. * Ability to influence and engage across all levels of the business. * Confident in root cause analysis, record keeping, and audit preparation. * Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel, with strong report writing and data analysis skills. * Commercially aware, adaptable, and proactive with a passion for food and continuous improvement. The Rewards: * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunity to work with a leading business in the food manufacturing industry. * Hands-on, varied role offering career development and long-term progression. * Supportive team environment focused on growth and continuous improvement.