Quality Controller

Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

Doyles Veg Prep was established by Bernard Doyle in 1998 and has since gone on to become one of Ireland s leading suppliers of fruit and veg. The company operates a six day delivery schedule with a fully refrigerated fleet of 20 vehicles and we adhere to a strict delivery schedule. We supply to a wide variety of customers including hotels, catering companies and some of Ireland's best known bars and restaurants.

Due to our continuing growth we are looking to add a Quality Controller to our team.

What you'll be doing: Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the inspection of all incoming goods, ensuring products meet quality standards and all goods-in documentation is completed accurately.
• Verify that all raw materials received comply with approved specifications.
• Record inspection findings, complete quality document, and prepare non-conformance reports where required.
• Perform food safety and quality checks, including metal detection, conductivity, and PH testing.
• Monitor the production floor and people to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and good Hygiene Practices.
• Monitor products throughout the production process to ensure they meet quality standards and specification requirements.
• Complete and maintain quality records in accordance with company procedures
• Review production quality records to ensure they are completed accurately and in full.
• Ensure full product traceability is maintained from raw material intake through to dispatch
• Verify that allergen control procedures are implemented and followed correctly.
• Verification of calibration of temperature probes and weight scales.
• Carry out of the positive release of finished products prior to dispatch
• Completion of glass & hard plastic audits
• Assist in completion of hygiene and fabrication audits
• Collation of hygiene samples and environmental swabs for laboratory testing.
• Assisting in root causing and corrective action of non-conformances.
• Assist in the implementation of new food safety/quality procedures.

What we're looking for: Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, BRC).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent English
• Basic computer skills.

• Experience in fresh produce or vegetable processing.
• Auditing experience.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that champions quality and innovation in fresh produce.
• Opportunity to influence operational improvements and sustainability initiatives.
• A dynamic environment with career growth potential.

What we offer:

• Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
• Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions
• Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
• Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.