Food Safety & Quality Technical Specialist
Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation.
We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace.
By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve.
We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.
Shift Pattern: Monthly rotating shift pattern of three 13-hour shifts and four 10-hour shifts.
This is a 6 month contract role
What you'll be doing:
This role is responsible for providing Food Safety & Quality support at each of the stages along the supply chain, including grower/source, supplier, warehouse, product management, retailer and consumer, the main duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
Operating to the prescribed protocols as set out under the Standard Operation Protocols, and Food Safety & Quality Procedures and Work Instructions
Liaising with Operations regarding the day-to-day adherence to these FS&Q standards
Ensuring adherence to HACCP pre-requisite programme e.g. calibration, pest control, Glass & Perspex audits, verifying accuracy and filing of temperature documentation
Carry out scheduled supplier visits to check elements of their FS&Q system.
Communicate FS&Q issues as they arise to suppliers and follow-up responses.
Carry out Retailer Visits to check compliance to key food safety criteria.
Perform product testing/auditing at chill backdoor in accordance with agreed testing schedules, procedures & specifications
Assessments of packaged Own Brand products against specification
The verification of MRPI shelf life on fresh produce and meats and comparison testing with competitors (this may also include the purchase of these products)
Preparation of product samples for benchmarking MRPI products
Implementation support for auditors re: gap analysis in product specifications
Facilitating measuring & reduction of quality operational KPIs namely rejections, retailer claims & retailer queries
Follow up, and close out of relevant Retailer Queries and ensuring that Retailers SLA is adhered to.
Reviewing quality performance of products during Supplier and Store visits.
Effectively deal off issues as appropriate or elevate to Food Safety Co-ordinator /Auditors in a timely fashion
Completion of Project work as directed by the Food Safety and Quality Team to improve Food Safety and Quality initiatives within the business.
What we're Looking for:
The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:
Science/ Food Science Qualification Essential
Technical Quality experience
HACCP/Food Safety Management systems knowledge
Flexibility, quick learner, problem solver, good communication and good organisational skills.
Full Driver's License and access to own car is required
What we offer:
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage applications from diverse candidates.
If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
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