Overview
Role Profile — Lead Food Safety Auditor and Technical Advisor (1-year fixed term).
Department: Operations Technical.
Reports To: Group Operations Director.
Ref: Ref-334, V1 – 06 August 2025.
Responsibilities
Assisting in the management of the QMS for the grower network and packhouses.
Conducting gap analysis of new standards and implementing changes in the QMS.
Managing the third-party accreditation and customer audits/visits on all sites: (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Aldi, BRCGS, LEAF, Assured Produce, Soil Association, Tesco Nurture, Bord Bia, Global Gap).
Assisting in the organisation of audits dates with third party bodies.
Conducting audits on a scheduled basis, as per risk assessment (farm and packhouse).
Preparing detailed reports on audit findings.
Revision/Management of Monaghan Technical Standard which sites are audited against.
Supporting group quality functions in root cause analysis of non-conformities, gaps, risk identified and support in effective close out, corrective and preventative actions.
Support, train and develop Quality Assurance and Growing Operations Teams across the group to meet current and future departmental needs, ensuring good performance management.
Management of the group Microbiology & Pesticide Residue testing programs, root cause analyses and improvement initiatives.
Reporting back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance (including areas of concern).
Promote a culture of food safety.
Assisting in any other capacity within the technical department where required.
Competencies to perform the role
Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
Proficient in IT skills.
Resilient and able to adapt to changing circumstances.
Ability to work independently, effectively manage multiple activities and meet deadlines.
Experience and Qualifications
Undertaking or completion of a degree in a related discipline (Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Agricultural Science).
Working experience of Food Industry Standards is desirable e.g. BRCGS, Bord Bia, Red Tractor.
Working experience of Customer Standards / Codes of Practice.
Understanding of HACCP Principles (HACCP training desirable).
Auditing experience.
Other Significant Role Requirements
Flexibility is required to conduct unannounced unscheduled audits as the business requires.
Routine travel in ROI/NI is required with this role and occasional travel to UK Site.
Full, clean driving license and access to your own vehicle.
Performing the role in line with the Monaghan Cultural Values
We do the right thing: We use this philosophy to drive every aspect of our business, from product, to process to people.
Forward Thinking: We think ahead and we think for the long term.
Down to Earth: We understand the importance of communicating our discoveries in a straightforward way.
Inspiring: We seek out new ways to excite and inspire each other.
Egalitarian: We have always been grounded in the belief that everyone is equal.
That everyone deserves an equal chance to speak, be heard and make an impact.
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