Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Technician
Reporting to: Quality & Technical Manager
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Co. Monaghan
Salary: €45,000 – €50,000 (DOE)
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Technician to join a leading food manufacturing business based in Co. Monaghan. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in driving quality and compliance across the site, ensuring the highest standards in food safety and technical performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the effective development, implementation, and monitoring of the Food Safety Management System, including HACCP, prerequisite programmes, and SOPs.
* Report on site performance against standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, BRC, and customer requirements.
* Conduct internal audits, communicate findings, and collaborate with management to ensure timely and effective close-outs.
* Lead and manage projects to completion, engaging key stakeholders throughout.
* Apply Lean manufacturing principles to problem-solving, root cause analysis, and change management.
* Proactively identify and mitigate product safety risks, implementing corrective and preventative actions to drive continuous improvement.
* Analyse production quality KPIs, report trends, and collaborate with production teams to resolve issues.
* Investigate customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring robust root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
* Work closely with Production and Maintenance teams to set standards, address issues, and implement improvements.
Requirements
* Degree or equivalent qualification in Food Science or related discipline.
* Minimum of 3+ years' QA/QC experience within a food manufacturing environment.
* Strong knowledge of auditing, HACCP, food legislation, BRC, and quality systems.
* Proven experience in continuous improvement and delivering sustainable change.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and hands-on approach.
* Highly motivated team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Proficiency in Excel and other IT systems.
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.