Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician Reporting to: Quality & Technical Manager Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Co. Monaghan Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 (DOE) Overview We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join a leading food manufacturing business based in Co. Monaghan. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving quality and compliance across the site, ensuring the highest standards in food safety and technical performance. Key Responsibilities Support the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of the Food Safety Management System, including HACCP, prerequisite programmes, and SOPs. Report on site performance against standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, BRC, and customer requirements. Conduct internal audits, communicate findings, and collaborate with management to ensure timely and effective close-outs. Lead and manage projects to completion, engaging key stakeholders throughout. Apply Lean manufacturing principles to problem-solving, root cause analysis, and change management. Proactively identify and mitigate product safety risks, implementing corrective and preventative actions to drive continuous improvement. Analyse production quality KPIs, report trends, and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues. Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring robust root cause analysis and timely corrective actions. Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to set standards, address issues, and implement improvements. Requirements Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science or related discipline. Minimum of 3+ years' QA/QC experience within a food manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of auditing, HACCP, food legislation, BRC, and quality systems. Proven experience in continuous improvement and delivering sustainable change. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach. Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Excel and other IT systems. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Skills: QA Technician