Food Safety & Quality Manager TLNT1_NI in Newtownards

Dig in and grow with us At Mash Direct, our aim is simple: to bring the taste of great food, rooted in six generations of farming, to every table, nurturing a stronger connection between people, their food, and the land it comes from. Were here to be the trusted source of freshly prepared vegetable side dishes, honouring our heritage while growing responsibly for future generations. How we do that matters. We work collaboratively, act with purpose, support one another, and take ownership of the results we deliver. We also believe in looking after our people. Were building a culture where everyone voice is heard, good leadership is developed, and learning and growth are part of everyday work. Supporting each other and sharing knowledge is just as important as producing great food. If you care about good food, honest work, and being part of a team that does things properly and you want to help shape the future of how we buy, Mash Direct is a place where youll belong. What you'll be doing We're looking for a Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead food safety and product quality across our site, someone who protects and strengthens our reputation every day, on the factory floor and in the eyes of our customers. The Food Safety & Quality Manager is responsible for food safety and product quality across the Mash Direct site, ensuring every product leaving the factory meets the standards our customers and consumers expect. The role protects the reputation of Mash Direct through robust quality systems, strong audit performance, and a genuinely embedded quality culture. Your role will include: Own food safety and product quality standards across the site, day to day and long term Leading and developing the QA team, and embedding a strong quality culture across our operations Managing customer and retailer audits, technical due diligence and third-party certification (BRCGS, retailer codes of practice) Investigating quality issues, non-conformances and customer complaints, driving root cause analysis and corrective action Protecting brand reputation through robust traceability and supplier assurance Own the Mash Directs product and environmental testing programme Ensuring compliance and continually improving the Quality Management System & HACCP Plan. Working closely with our operations to build quality in at every stage, not just check it at the end Youll be joining a culturally diverse workforce where people look out for each other and take real pride in what they produce. What were looking for We are looking for someone who has: Proven quality management experience in food manufacturing, ideally fresh produce, or prepared foods Strong working knowledge of BRCGS, HACCP and retailer technical standards Robust understanding of testing and microbiology, such as environmental monitoring, product testing regimes, micro trending and interpretation of results Experience participating in retailer and certification audits A leader who can hold the line on standards while working practically with our operations This is a role for someone who wants real ownership of quality and food safety in a business where it isn't a tick-box exercise, it's our brand. If you want to be part of a business that values hard work, teamwork and doing things the right way, wed love to hear from you. Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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