Technical Manager
Kepak Group, Ireland

About Kepak:

Kepak Group is an Irish company and one of Europe’s leading meat processors. Kepak have a portfolio of market leading brands including Rustlers, Big Al’s, John Stone, Stript Snacks and Celtic Beef. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.

As Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the following key metrics:

• • HACCP and Quality Systems: Lead the HACCP team and assist in the delivery of the HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems.
  • Legislation, Customer Standards, Accreditation Standards: Assist the Site Managers in understanding, delivering and maintaining the required standards within the business units.
  • Operations Support: Support the Operations team on day-to-day activities, coach and trouble shoot activities for improvement.
  • Customer and Supplier Management: Liaise and provide support to the customer and suppliers as required. Coordinate requested reporting, KPIs, visits, reviews, calls and meetings. Communicate, track, respond to, report and trend to identify reoccurring issues on claims, complaints and rejection and recommend permanent solutions within the agreed timeframes.
  • DAFM Management: Liaise and provide support to DAFM as required ensuring all documentation and sampling requirements for the Business unit are achieved.
  • Audits and Visits: Lead site audits, customer visits, supplier visits, and visits from regulatory bodies. Coordinate non-conformance findings including actions taken and report to relevant department managers and suppliers ensuring completion of any required corrective actions from day-to-day issues.
  • Other duties will be part of the role and will be specified by the Site Manager

What to expect in the job?

• To be the sole Technical Manager for the factory at our site in Athleague, Co. Roscommon.
• Support Site and Group Technical Managers in implementing and improving procedures and processes to ensure required work standards are met and adhered to.
• Progressing of the team’s development needs through cross-training and continuous assessment of training needs
• Ensure effective lines of communication are in place between all members of the team.

Requirements

What we need from you?

• 3rd level degree in food science, food technology or related area is advantageous
• 4 or more years of experience with proficiency in working with internal and external stakeholders
• A strong technical background and knowledge of Industry Food Standards i.e. GFSI (BRC, IFS, ISO) and Food Service and Retailer Codes of Practices.
• Internal Auditing, Lead Auditor, Train the Trainer, HACCP, TACCP certification advantageous

Benefits

What can we offer you?

• Incremental Annual Leave Entitlement
• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Company phone
• Company laptop
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Discounted meat products
• Flexibility of holiday planning
• Permanent contract

Job Rewards and Benefits