COMPANY: Kilkenny Nutritional Beverage Company LtdPURPOSE: The successful Candidates will work within our Technical Department to continuously review and implement global leading quality standards.REPORT TO: Quality Systems ManagerRESPONSIBILITIES: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 portalsCreation and management of product labels and the management of allergen information for both internal and external labelling requirementsReviewing copy artwork, in line with customer's technical and labelling policiesLiaising 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 attributesLiaising 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 skillsJob Types: Full-time, GraduatePay: €32,000.00 per yearBenefits:Bike to work schemeOn-site parkingEducation:Bachelor's (required)Language:Fluent English (required)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (required)Work Location: In person