Please apply by sending your CV to Lilyanna McCaul at lilyanna@qsp.ie or call 01 8788240 for more information.

Senior Quality Manager

30/09/22 Longford Neg

Permanent full-time

Quorum Search Partners is now working on an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quality and QMS Manager to join our client, Europe’s fastest growing food business, in the Midlands.

The Senior Quality & Quality Management Systems Manager provides leadership and expertise in all aspects of Quality, both regulatory and customer requirements.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to work in a dynamic and evolving environment offering opportunities for development and progression.

Excellent salary, VHI health insurance, 25 days annual leave, 10% Bonus, pension and more on offer for the successful candidate.

Responsibilities:

Audit ready site programme leader including preparation and successful achievement of all external audits from customers, regulatory bodies (HSE, Dept of Ag) and third party accreditation bodies (BRC Global Food Safety Standard and RSPO).
Development, implementation and verification of all aspects of the Quality Management System onsite.
The management and development of the QA department and staff.
Implementation and Development of a Food Safety & Product Quality Culture across the business, aligned to Origin Green and company Visions and Values.
Ensuring all specifications for customers and suppliers are in place and up to date.
Provide consistent monitoring of product quality to agreed customer specification and Quality Attribute Specification (QAS), ensuring that pack labelling meets legal and customer specification.
Engage and challenge site teams (Operations, Engineering, Planning & Supply, Procurement, NPD) to deliver consistent product quality and resolve issues effectively in a timely manner.
Ensure the Allergen control programme onsite is reviewed to minimise the risk of contamination and meet labelling requirements in the country of sale.
Provide subject matter expertise on food safety legislation, retailer and accreditation body standards.
Contribute effectively to the development and update of the HACCP and TACCP / VACCP Team.
Supplier Approval.

Requirements:

Third level qualification in a food science or related discipline.
Ideally 5 years' management experience.
Ideally 6 years’ experience in a similar role in Quality & QMS.
Excellent knowledge of food safety legal requirements, BRC Global Food Safety and Retailer standards.
Solid experience in developing, implementing and updating Quality Management Systems.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory and customer requirements.
Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft packages.
Experience of Retailer Portals (TQC, Hive, Hamilton Grant) and competency in remote auditing communications tools.
Enthusiasm for food product quality and awareness of emerging food trends.

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Please apply by sending your CV to Lilyanna McCaul at lilyanna@qsp.ie or call 01 8788240 for more information.

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