Job Title: Quality Assurance Professional
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance Professional to join our team in Galway. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our food products consistently meet and exceed quality and safety standards.
The Quality Assurance Professional will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of quality control, monitoring production processes, and implementing quality improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Developing and implementing a comprehensive quality assurance program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Supervising and leading a team of quality control professionals to achieve excellence in product quality.
* Monitoring and evaluating product quality throughout the production process to identify areas for improvement.
* Establishing and maintaining quality standards and procedures to minimize defects and maximize customer satisfaction.
* Conducting quality audits and inspections to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Collaborating with other departments to resolve quality-related issues and improve overall business performance.
* Identifying areas for process improvement and initiating corrective actions to optimize production efficiency.
* Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards through regular training and awareness programs.
* Investigating and responding to customer complaints or quality issues to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
Qualifications Required:
* A qualification in Food Science, Quality Management, or a related field, and/or proven experience in quality management within the food manufacturing industry.
* Familiarity with food safety regulations and certifications (e.g. HACCP, GMP, BRC).
* Attention to detail and a commitment to quality excellence.
* Leadership and team management skills to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities to drive business growth and improvement.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.