Quality Leader

My job Job Title: Technical Quality Manager Location: Carrickmacross Department:Technical / Quality Reports To: Quality Manager Contract Type: Permanent Job Purpose To lead and drive food safety and quality standards as part of the Technical Excellence agenda.
This role works closely with the Production Stream to foster a strong food safety and quality culture, manages the Quality Technologists on site, and builds effective cross-functional relationships to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities: Food Safety & Culture Champion a culture of food safety across the site.
Promote positive behaviours and coach team members on food safety principles.
Ensure all team members are appropriately trained to perform tasks safely.
Drive safety improvements through behaviour-based safety observations.
Technical Strategy Develop technical excellence within operations through training, coaching, and mentoring.
Support the delivery of the Technical strategy, including KPI improvement and root cause analysis of non-conformances.
Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance performance.
Ensure operational teams have strong knowledge of GMP, allergen control, and quality system procedures.
Team Leadership & Development Build strong relationships with team members and foster a high-performing team.
Train the team on OPEX tools, systems, and standards.
Promote a culture of learning and development through problem-solving and team engagement.
Communicate goals and targets clearly via team forums and MySuccess.
Recognise achievements and address performance issues appropriately.
Operational Excellence (OPEX) Analyse data to identify improvement opportunities.
Ensure adherence to standard work through layered confirmation processes.
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Customer & Business Value Deliver the Quality agenda through production teams to ensure top-quality products.
Act as a values champion and lead cultural survey action plans.
Provide training and support for routine factory-based food safety and quality inspections.
Essential: Proficient written, numerical, and verbal communication skills.
Fluent in English (oral and written).
Ability to record, interpret, and analyse key process data.
Experience with Technical Standards and GMP.
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Proficient in MS Office tools.
Understanding of lean tools and formal problem-solving methodologies.
Detailed understanding of relevant production processes.
HACCP Level 4 certification.
Desirable: Experience in coaching and mentoring.
Familiarity with OPEX tools and systems.
Diploma or Degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
The company Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day.
Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
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