About the QA Specialist Job:
Our client, a leading food production company in the North East, is seeking a QA Specialist. Ideally you will have some post graduate experience although my client will also consider recent food science graduates as full training will be provided.
Commutable from:
Monaghan Town, Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Armagh, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Cavan, Belturbet, Killeshandra, Lisnaskea, Roslea, Emyvale, Aughnacloy, Threemilehouse, Ballinode, Scotstown, Newbliss and Scotshouse.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in carrying out internal audits on a routine basis/ ensure the factory is compliant with all quality regulations & requirements.
* Maintain detailed and accurate records of all quality checks performed during production.
* Ensure HACCP, VACCP and TACCP principles are continuously met and BRC requirements are maintained.
* Ensure cross-checking traceability for each delivery and contact all suppliers to obtain traceability in advance.
* Work closely with the production team to uphold and improve quality standards.
* Analyse Production Quality KPI's and proactively report trends and liaise with production teams & Farm Officers in problem solving.
* Support with development, implementation, and management of food safety management systems (FSMS).
* Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent risks to product safety, initiate corrective and preventative actions, and oversee their effective implementation to address problems and drive continuous improvement.
* Work closely with the QA Manager to review external non-conformance and complete complaint investigations, to ensure a rigorous approach to root cause analysis and that corrective and preventative actions are put in place in a timely manager.
What We're Looking For:
* Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills in relation to quality, traceability, labelling and maintaining records.
* Previous experience in a similar role or within the food industry is an advantage, but not essential-full training will be provided.
* 3rd level qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. Food Science/Food Manufacturing/Food Safety) desirable.
* Working knowledge of BRC, HACCP and Food legislation an advantage.
What's on Offer:
Opportunity to fast-track your career in a rapidly growing food production company with a salary of 32k-35k doe.
Keywords: QA, QA Specialist, Food Production, Manufacturing, Monaghan, Permanent
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