Food safety and Quality Retail Coordinator
Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We serve communities across Ireland and Spain, supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses. We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and are looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.
This role is primarily responsible for the management and improvement of Retail Food Safety standards within SuperValu and Centra, ensuring that Retail Food Safety standards are best in class at all times. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.
What you’ll be Doing
* Management of Retail Food Safety Standards
* Oversight of all Retail food safety training programmes
* Improvement programmes for underperforming stores
* Promotion of best practice food safety standards
Main Responsibilities (not limited to)
* Manage Retail Food Safety Auditing Programme in association with Lloyds Register
* Define and implement Food Safety improvements
* Monitor Food Safety Continuous Improvement Plans
* Liaise with Sales teams on Retail Food Safety
* Proactively manage At Risk retailers through START - Store Assist programmes
* Promote Food Safety Best Practice with retailers
* Liaise with EHOs and FSAI on Food safety matters
* Manage Food safety training in co-ordination with HR team
* Ensure that the Food Safety and Quality team is aware of and prepared for any legislative changes
Key Relationships: Store Managers, Retailers, Sales Teams, Store Development Team, Lloyds Register / EIQA, FSAI / EHO / FSA and Food Safety Consultants
What we’re looking for
* 5 years+ experience in a Retail Operations role with experience of food safety and quality elements
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact and influence effectively at all levels and with diverse stakeholder groups
* Ability to build and sustain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment and prioritise
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Third level degree in Food Technology / Science or other relevant professional qualification
What we Offer or Why Musgrave
* Career Development: opportunities for advancement and learning
* Collaborative Environment: work with a passionate team and make an impact
* Innovation Focus: forward-thinking solutions
* Community Focus: positive impact in communities
* Be Part of a Legacy: long-standing commitment to community and innovation
Other notes: Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be your best during the interview, please let us know.
Musgrave operates a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate between in-office and remote work.
Location: Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Retail
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