COMPANY: Kilkenny Nutritional Beverage Company Ltd
PURPOSE: The successful Candidates will work within our Technical Department to continuously review and implement global leading quality standards.
REPORT TO: Quality Systems Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to the following:
* Interacting with customers on technical issues which are related to specifications and/or material queries.
* Creating and maintaining product specifications on customer portals
* Creation and management of product labels and the management of allergen information for both internal and external labelling requirements
* Reviewing copy artwork, in line with customer's technical and labelling policies
* Liaising with the company Buyer for the completion and sign off of raw material ingredient specifications.
* Communicating customer specification information to the site team including; all photographic standards, factory single page specification sheets and key attributes
* Liaising with customers and raw material suppliers to ensure customer and site needs are met.
* Point of contact for customer specifications for all customers and internal team members.
* To liaise with the innovation team to ensure all new raw materials sourced comply with customers codes of practice.
* Involved in Pack copy generation & artwork approval.
* Completion of the relevant internal trackers for specification completion & control.
* To attend internal project meetings to ensure projects are delivered according to critical path deadlines.
* Support any customer audits.
* To understand HACCP & food legislative requirements, to keep up to date with relevant new legislation.
* Support the NPD process to ensure that all products launched are safe, legal and comply with all specific customer requirements.
* Responsible for the updating ,implementation and maintenance of food quality and food safety systems in conjunction with the Quality team and Quality Systems Manager.
* Internal auditing of systems to comply with BRC and customer standards.
* Document & data control of all manuals and records in QS.
* Management of corrective and preventative system actions.
* HACCP Review and review of Quality Management System.
* Supplier approval– ensuring packaging, raw material, intermediate, factored good specifications maintained up to date and on file including customer 3rd party certification cert and reports – responsible for maintaining approved supplier list & supporting documentation.
* Active participation in preparation and on the day handling of customer & 3rd party audits / Visits etc.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
* Food Science /Nutrition /Quality Systems qualifications.
* The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Highly organised and motivated Self starter, engaging and ability to work to deadlines.
* Excellent knowledge of computer systems (Excel, Word, etc)
* Attention to detail, ability to work accurately and methodically.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Job Types: Full-time, Graduate
Pay: €32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* On-site parking
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Language:
* Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person