Job description
Staffline Recruitment are currently seeking applicants for a Quality Assurance Technician to work on our client site Baileys, based in Nangor road, Clondalkin south Dublin.
Baileys is the world's number 1 selling liqueur brand and is one of Diageo's global priority brands. The Baileys brand continues to grow through increased distribution of Baileys original Irish cream and a consistent Innovation agenda.
Reporting into the Risk and Compliance Manager the Quality Assurance Technician will drive the quality agenda on site.
This role will have site wide responsibilities and is key to ensuring the site achieve its' KPIs in the quality function.
Working Times
We operate a rotating two cycle shift pattern
Shift A Monday to Thursday 7AM -4PM
Shift B Monday to Thursday 3PM - Midnight
During peak (July to November) Candidates will be required to work every second Friday from 7am.
Discription of duties
1. Ensure all manufactured goods are produced according to quality specifications and comply with government regulations and standards
2. Microbiological and shelf life analysis, interpretation and associated trending of results and follow up of raw materials testing.
3. Training of all operations personnel in quality and hygiene standards.
4. Collating data and preparing reports containing information relating to quality such as KPI data, supplier faults, inter site comparison of results against those of suppliers and delivering monthly data reports to both Baileys sites and the wider business.
5. Daily management of the lab including ordering consumables and preparation of reagents.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Essential qualifications and experience
6. Third level degree in a food related science
7. Advanced food hygiene certificate
8. A minimum of 2 years' experience within a manufacturing industry
9. Computer literate
10. Experience of using microbiological analysis techniques and interpreting results
Preferred qualifications and experience
11. Knowledge of ISO standards
12. Practical experience of conducting a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Plan
Capabilities
13. Drive to deliver, focus and prioritise whilst having the courage to challenge ways of working.
14. Ability to energise and influence others and display the confidence to make a difference.
15. An inquisitive nature and ability to generate ideas in order to help improve overall performance.
16. Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues at all levels and departments of the organisation.
Perks and benefits
17. Competitive salary
18. 24 Annual leave days per year
19. 4 day working week
20. Subsidised Canteen on-site
21. Free Access to on-site Gym
22. Discount on Diageo products.