Primary Technical Manager

Kepak is a leading food company with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. The Group operates across three divisions: the Foods Division Meat Division UK and Meat Division Ireland. Guided by our valuesResponsibility Ambition Passion for Food and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful sustainable future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat-based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands including Rustlers Big Als and John Stone.

We are excited to announce a great opportunity for a Technical Manager to lead our Primary operations at our Cork this dynamic role you will oversee a dedicated quality team and take charge of all food safety and quality processes ensuring every product exceeds regulatory customer and internal standards with an unwavering commitment to food safety excellence. You will work closely with operational and cross-functional teams to foster a culture of compliance throughout the organization safeguard our brands reputation and consistently deliver top-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Food Safetyand Quality Management: Lead the implementation ofsite food safety andcomplianceprograms to alignwith HACCP TACCP VACCP BRCGS and customerstandards.
• Food Safety and Quality Compliance: Keep up to date withcustomer regulatory and third-party standardsalways ensuring full compliance and readiness for audits
• Animal WelfareandLegal Compliance: Oversee and ensurecompliance with animal welfare standards and ethical sourcing policies.
• Food SafetyExcellence: Monitorsite food safetyperformance and share insights and trends to identify areas for improvement
• Business Continuity andRisk Management: Proactively identify and mitigatefood safetyrisks across the site escalating serious issues in a timely manner
• Audits& Inspections: Ensure the site is always audit-readyfrom a food safety and quality perspectivein terms of documentationand record managementandcompliancewiththestandards. Lead preparation and response for customer third-party and regulatory audits
• Food Safety Training Compliance: Ensure all team members are trained and competent in food safety and quality procedures
• ExternalStakeholder Management: Lead engagement at thesiteon food safetyand quality matters withkeyexternal stakeholdersincluding auditors customers and regulatory bodies and maintainthehighest level of professionalism

• Qualification in Agri Science Food Science Food Technology or related discipline
• Experience in a similar role and People Management experience required
• Strong knowledge of HACCP BRCGS GMP TACCP VACCP and EU food safety regulations
• Experience in managing audits and liaising with external stakeholders
• Proven track record in food safety compliance and quality systems management
• Knowledge of animal welfare standards a distinct advantage
• Level 6 QQI Advanced HACCP certification an advantage

• Company Pension
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Subsidized Canteen
• Further Education support - Youll have clear pathways for advancement supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to 500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees

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Required Experience:

Manager