Quality Manager

27/09/23 Longford Neg

Permanent full-time

A fantastic opportunity for a Quality Manager has arisen with a leading FMCG company based in Longford.

 

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to take their career to the next level and will play a significant role in supporting quality activities for the site.

 

Full-Time, Permanent Position.

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week, flexible start/finish times.

Excellent salary on offer.

Pension.

20 days Annual Leave.

VHI Discount.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage operations to meet BRC, DAFM, and customer standards, especially for UK retailers.
• Prepare for and host audits, visits from customers, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
• Handle customer quality inquiries and resolve complaints.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, specifications, and legal obligations.
• Collaborate with the Production Team on food safety, quality, and issue prevention.
• Compile and present monthly Quality KPIs for business improvement.
• Report non-conformances and conduct root cause analysis.
• Align QMS, food safety, and due diligence systems with the company's requirements.
• Manage product traceability, laboratory testing, and testing programs.
• Implement appropriate hygiene GMP/HACCP prerequisite policies.
• Assist R&D in new product trials and material optimisation.
• Collaborate with suppliers to minimise quality problems.
• Foster a strong quality culture within the site.
• Coach, develop, and train the Quality Team.

 

Requirements:

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 10 years of QA/QC/technical experience in manufacturing.
• Management experience in FMCG company with good communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse team to achieve Quality & Production targets.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing QMS to recognized accreditation standards.
• Knowledge of BRCGS, retailer customer standards, and audits.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment (e.g., 6 Sigma or lean manufacturing) is advantageous.

  

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 Lisa O' Connor at lisa@qsp.ie or call for more information.

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