Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Assurance Specialist to lead our Food Safety & Quality Management System in a low-risk manufacturing premises. The ideal candidate will have experience in the FMCG sector and a strong understanding of ISO standards and regulatory requirements at both EU & local level.
The successful candidate will manage and lead Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS), including HACCP and GMP across the site. They will be responsible for ensuring compliance of all customer, legislative and GFSI standards.
Liaising with regulatory bodies, external contractors and other departments including production, NPD, technical, and sales is also a key aspect of this role. Additionally, they will oversee PRPs such as Supplier approval & monitoring, Raw material approval & monitoring, GMP internal audits, Traceability, Goods in systems, Training and Testing systems which includes finished product, raw materials, environmental, in process.
They will conduct customer complaints investigations, trend QMS & FSMS system performances, and lead the administrator of the food safety culture system, food defence activities and quarterly meetings.
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years' experience in Food Manufacturing.
* Working knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, and EU food legislation is essential.
* Competent in root cause analysis, risk assessment, and continuous improvement tools.
* Internal audit experience is essential.
* 3rd level Food Science qualification or equivalent.
* Excellent retailer and food labelling expertise is an advantage.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and presentation skills.
* Strong planning, attention to detail, problem solving, organisational & analytical skillset.
* Must be able to work in a team.
* Good decision-making skills.
* Possess competent PC skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).