KEPAK IS ONE OF EUROPE’S LEADING FOOD COMPANIES WITH MANUFACTURING SITES ACROSS IRELAND AND THE UK. KEPAK’S VISION IS TO BE A SUCCESSFUL, SUSTAINABLE, FUTURE READY FOOD BUSINESS WITH DIFFERENTIATION AT ITS CORE, THAT IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK. THIS VISION IS UNDERPINNED BY OUR VALUES OF RESPONSIBILITY, AMBITION, PASSION FOR FOOD & TEAMWORK.

Kepak Meat Division UK is one of the UK’s leading food processing companies operating 3 manufacturing sites across the UK with a core focus on meat and protein-based products, our turnover is approximately £600m. Our company is dedicated to delivering high-quality food products, we have up to 2,000 people supporting our mission to innovate and excel in the food industry, providing exceptional service and value to our stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or related fields
• Lead auditor qualification (BRC, GFSI, ISO,22000) advantageous
• Professional certifications in quality management advantageous (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001)
• Proven experience in food safety and quality management within the food manufacturing industry.
• Understanding of HACCP, BRC standards, GMP, and food safety regulations
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Proven track record of managing food safety programs in a retail manufacturing environment
• Extensive experience with regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Full professional fluency in English language

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Craft and execute dynamic strategies that drive ongoing innovation in food safety and quality processes.
• Establish clear expectations while empowering teams to take pride in their ownership of food safety initiatives.
• Nurture a strong culture of accountability, ensuring that both you and your colleagues are responsible for every facet of food safety and quality, from on-site execution to delivery and follow-through.
• Anticipate regulatory, customer, and operational trends to proactively shape quality and compliance strategies
• Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in driving initiatives forward, ensuring that critical priorities are addressed promptly and decisively.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with senior teams on relevant business areas