Role Overview
The Lead Food Safety Auditor/Technical Advisor is responsible for liaising with external & internal farms, composting departments and packhouses on a variety of tasks regarding compliance to third party & customer standards. The role requires knowledge and understanding of food safety legislation, food hygiene, good agricultural practices as well as a practical approach to communicating the importance of record keeping and policy implementation on sites.
Main Duties
* 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 ability to adapt changing circumstances
* Attention to detail
* Ability to work independently, effectively manage multiple activities and meet deadline
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:
1. We do the right thing: We use this philosophy to drive every aspect of our business, from product, to process to people
2. Forward Thinking: We think ahead and we think for the long term
3. Down to Earth: We understand the importance of communicating our discoveries in a straightforward way
4. Inspiring: We seek out new ways to excite and inspire each other
5. 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
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 12 months
Work Location: In person