Technical Manager Co Cavan
We are partnering with an award-winning FMCG client to fill a Technical Manager position at their state-of-the-art factory in Co Cavan.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large and growing company that continues to expand, offering strong professional development opportunities across the group.
Key Responsibilities
* Advising on all technical aspects of the factory, ensuring products meet customer and legal requirements, particularly for food safety.
* Designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the HACCP-based Quality Management System.
* Monitoring factory cleaning, housekeeping, and hygiene standards, as well as corrective action and control of non-conforming ingredients/products.
* Providing technical guidance, training, and support to other departments, developing awareness and understanding of technical issues.
Additional Duties
* Managing line Quality Staff, including recruitment, selection, training, development, performance monitoring, counseling, and disciplining.
* Implementing product/process/environmental improvements to meet Customer and legislative requirements, progressing against internal KPIs.
* Reporting daily for the operation team, providing relevant information to facilitate problem-solving and continuous improvement.
* Liaising with Customers/Statutory Bodies during factory visits and audits, providing necessary information and implementing corrective action where required.
* Participating in internal auditing teams as needed.
Requirements
* 5+ years' experience as a Technical/Quality Manager within FMCG.
* Customer-facing experience with major retailers, including hosting site audits.
* Team leadership qualities and personal development skills.
Skillset
* Report writing and procedural writing skills.