QA Manager

Location: On site / Navan, Co. Meath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Risk, Quality and Assurance General
Salary: Negotiable salary

Irish Country Meats is the specialist sheepmeat division of ABP Foods Group with operational locations in Camolin, Co. Wexford, Navan, Co. Meath and Liege, Belgium. The Group has established market positions in Ireland, U.K. and mainland Europe, servicing retail, foodservice, wholesale and manufacturing customers within our market range. A talented and committed workforce at Irish Country Meats is crucial to our ongoing success. In all areas of our business, we seek to employ people who are passionate about their area of expertise and who seek to deliver the highest standards.

The Role

Irish Country Meats are seeking to appoint a Quality Assurance/Technical Manager based in Navan, Co. Meath. The successful candidate will report to the Group Technical Manager/Site General Manager and directly interface with Supervisors, Area Managers, Maintenance and the Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring product processes, food safety and quality throughout the entire manufacturing process.
• Carry out product inspections on all incoming products and ensure all produce meets the required specification for weight, temperature, etc.
• Communicate product quality with suppliers and site management.
• Ensure employees are following all Food Safety and Hygiene SOPs.
• Monitoring and reporting of quality standards to site management.
• Liaise with production and planning with regards to customer requirements.
• Control of non-conforming products, including placing on hold, agreement of percentage rejection, review and release as appropriate.
• Responsible for performing pre op cleaning verification and inspection.
• Educate employees on food safety standards and ensuring best practice.
• Responsible for the correct recording, reporting and filing of all relevant record logs and documentation.
• Collect product samples for Product Development, lab retains and customer samples when directed.
• Manage queries or complaints from customers.
• Deal with non conformances (internal and external) and drive root cause analysis to put sustainable corrective actions.
• Recognize and implement opportunities for Quality improvement in both manufacturing and business processes, in the Continuous Improvement ethos.
• Meet with customers and represent the company's technical expertise when needed.

Key Performance Indicators

• Achieve and maintain Complaint targets in conjunction with production team.
• Maintain & improve all external & customer accreditations.
• Drive for Zero Audit Non Conformances from floor/production practices.
• Drive the GMP audit process on site to improve site standards.
• Structural Audits & maintenance compliance.
• Traceability compliance throughout the entire process.

The Candidate

• Third level degree in a Food Science /Ag Science related subject.
• HACCP certification is an advantage.
• Hands on approach to developing solutions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Highly Energetic.
• Confidentiality; observes strict compliance protecting confidential, sensitive information and materials.
• Personally Credible.
• Confident and Decisive.
• Results orientated, drive for perfection.
• Impeccable Attendance & Punctuality.

The remuneration package on offer will reflect the importance of the role and the experience of the successful candidate.

If you are interested in a career with a progressive, innovative Irish food company and if you feel that you have the experience and competencies consistent with the demands of this position, please forward your CV and a cover note.

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All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. If we do not have any suitable vacancies currently available, we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule

• Monday to Friday