Technical Manager

Experienced Technical Manager required for multi-national company fresh produce based in North County Dublin. The successful candidate shall have a proven track record in dealing with retailers and be experienced in their compliance requirements and in addition have a good understanding of the requirements of industry standards. i.e., BRC, Bord Bia, etc. The candidate preferably has worked in a fresh food industry, ideally in fresh produce. Location:Swords Business Park, Co. Dublin

• Key Objectives of Role: • The management of all aspects of the technical function in accordance with customer, legal andbusiness requirements. • To develop clear communication and maintain good relationships with our customers and the siteteam. • To manage and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) and on-going development of thesites HACCP, and TACCP/VACCP systems. • To manage the Supplier Approval process, to include our customers own systems for suppliermanagement. • To maintain our customers on-line portals, i.e., Food Experts, Zoom, etc. • To support the compliance function during all customer and 3rd audit audits. • To support the business in the development and implementation of its Food Safety Culture plan. • Work directly with the Quality Team to ensure inspections are completed within business andcustomers’ expectations. Communicate and agree with the customer when concessions areneeded due to seasonal challenges. • Development and maintenance of raw material and finished product specifications as required bythe customer and the business. • Artwork checks and approval for legal and specification compliance. • The investigation and root cause analysis of customer and consumer complaints. • The completion of Internal audits, including systems, hygiene & fabrication, establishing root causeand corrective action implementation. • Travelling to our international supply base for seasonal development, quality improvement orcustomer inspections.

• Minimum 5 Years experience in a fresh food industry technical or senior quality managerrole. • Experience fresh produce would be an advantage. • Educated to degree / diploma level in a food science discipline. • Excellent attention to detail & communication skills. • Good computer skills with an understanding of excel, word Etc. • Has the ability to work on own initiative. • Ability to travel aboard. • Permissions to work in Ireland