Quality Assurance Technologist

08/02/23 Kildare Neg

Permanent full-time

We have an excellent opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technologist to join a successful FMCG based in Kildare.

 

Full time, permanent role

Negotiable salary depending on experience

Hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the supplier management process
• Travel to conduct supplier audits 
• Review and evaluate suppliers
• Manage the approval of new raw material, packaging or miscellaneous suppliers
• Develop and maintain internal specifications for the factory
• Manage queries or complaints from customers
• A Key member of the companies HACCP team
• Responsible for the document control and maintenance of the Quality Management System
• Assist Quality Manager in implementing the internal audit programme
• Full participation in external audits (BRC/ Dept of Agriculture) and other regulatory authorities
• Implement microbiological, chemical and physical testing schedules 
• Report non-conformances and drive root cause analysis
• Shelf-life analysis management as required for chilled and frozen product
• Interface with NPD as required for the successful launch of new products into production
• Champion the training and development of staff in the areas of food safety or quality

 

Requirements:

• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, BRC Global Food Standard and specific customer standards and Codes of Practice
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to train / instruct and coach entry level and floor-based employees
• Diploma or higher in a Food Science related subject
• Lead auditor certification is preferential
• HACCP certification is preferable
• Excellent written, numerical, and verbal skills
• Fluency in the English language
• 1 -2 years in a similar role in a FMCG or food retail environment

 

At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent.

 

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

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