Poultry Farm Auditor & Advisor

23/03/23 Monaghan Neg

Permanent full-time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Poultry Farm Auditor & Advisor to join a successful food company in Monaghan.

 

As an auditor and advisor, you will be using your farm/agricultural expertise to ensure that  current procedures and standards are met on farm, delivering assurance and consumer confidence.

 

• Full time, permanent opportunity
• Hours of work are 8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday - Friday
• Company Van is provided from place of work
• Negotiable salary depending on experience
• Pension contributions

 

To be successful in this role, you will need a strong, practical, on farm background preferably in the poultry/agricultural sector. You will demonstrate an excellent understanding of food safety & hygiene practices and farming practices. Practical experience of auditing against agricultural standards is desired, but not essential.

 

Responsibilities:

• Monthly auditing of farms against all relevant legislation and agricultural standards. 
• Regular microbiological sampling.
• Training and advising farmers in areas such as biosecurity, food hygiene and sustainability. 
• Identify areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement at farms. 
• Provide support to farmers to correct non-compliance’s raised and put measure in place to prevent re-occurrence.
• Investigating customer complaints at farm level and implementing corrective actions.
• Liaising with farmers on any quality issues identified at the packing centre.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the Bord Bia audits for the farms. 
• Be an active member of the Origin Green team and represent the farms within the Origin Green Plan.

 

Skills & Requirements:

• Diploma / Degree in Food Science / Food Technology is preferred but not essential. 
• Practical auditing experience is preferred but not essential.
• Poultry experience would be an advantage. 
• An interest in animal welfare. 
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role is required. Some understanding of HACCP principles, Bord Bia standards would be desirable.
• The ability to communicate with and engage with both the farming community and colleagues in a confident and patient manner whilst ensuring understanding.
• Full clean driving licence is essential. 

 

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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