Job Title
Quality Assurance Manager
Location
Mitchelstown, Co Cork
Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager. The QA Manager will have responsibility for the daily implementation and monitoring of the Kerrygold Park (KGP) Food Safety and Quality Management systems (FSQMS) in the factory.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead QA team including resource management, coaching and succession planning to develop a high performing team.
* Compliance with relevant standards such as BRC, Kosher, Halal etc. as well as legislative and other customer specific requirements.
* Site lead for site hygiene and GMP standards.
* Drive a continuous improvement agenda to ensure a culture of right first time and audit readiness across the site.
* HACCP and prerequisite program implementation.
* Drive Factory and Supplier Non‑conformance resolution and embedding of long‑term preventive measures and ensuring speedy inspection and resolution via risk assessment of affected stock/materials.
* Develop and execute site GMP audits and schedules.
* Commit to striving for a strong Health and Safety culture in all things we do.
* Manage floor specifications.
* Maintain internal traceability systems and records.
* Lead traceability exercises for 3rd party audits.
* Monitoring receipt of key raw materials.
* Support new product development projects / trials.
* Support change management where required on improvement project across site.
* Internal stock management of Quality Hold items.
* Lead Quality Projects as required.
Key Skills / Attributes
* Desire to progress and develop a career in Quality Management; experience as a Quality lead in a food processing environment that operates to GFSI standards ideally BRC.
* A third‑level qualification in Food science / Science / Quality disciplines.
* 3–4 years in a manufacturing environment.
* BRC (or Equivalent) and Retail Standards experience is essential.
* Experience in leading, coaching and developing teams is desirable.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
* Flexible to work outside office hours if required to effectively manage a team on shift rotation.
* Committed attitude with the ability to display initiative and make decisions.
* Problem solver, disciplined in collecting information, ascertaining root cause of issues and identifying and developing practical solutions.
* Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure and with a can‑do attitude.
* Ability to work well individually and integrate well with operations teams.
* IT literate with strong Word, Excel and database skills to drive efficiencies.
* HACCP, PCQI or similar trained – desirable.
* Trained Auditor – desirable.
Ornua Core Competencies
* Expertise – applies effective professional skill, analysis, decision making, planning and reviewing.
* Forward‑Looking – helps others to accept change, implements change, and looks ahead to anticipate change.
* Communicative – applies advanced communication skills, considering impact on the audience and desired outcomes.
* Working Together – ensures own team effectiveness; facilitates and leads cross‑functional working.
Additional Information
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Quality Assurance.
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing.
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