Contact Jenn Dinan on 01 4408352 and email
Quality Coordinator - Quality Assistant-Permanent - West Cork
(commutable form Cork city)
We will consider STRONG GRADUATES IN FOOD SCIENCE or related Scientific degree e.g: Microbiology/Biotechnology
Reporting to the Quality Manager the Quality Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of Quality & Food Safety Management Systems within the laboratories as well as coordinate activities to ensure GMP/cGLP by setting up clear guidelines/KPIs to be achieved and maintained as well as drive operational excellence along with the Quality Management Team.
Main Responsibilities
1. Ensuring compliance with current regulations and company directives/guidelines
2. Performing regular inspections and reviews to ensure the employees adhere to quality procedures/policies
3. Conducting and leading with training and improvements plans related to change control
4. Preparing and maintaining Quality Management documentation
5. Implementing processes and procedures to ensure on-time delivery of testing in compliance with cGMP and cGLP i.e., leading the team in optimising safety, performance and efficiency using established lean principles
6. Ensure compliance to all site and central requirements, training and regulations i.e., Quality, Health and Safety as well as Environmental.
7. Coordinate weekly Environmental Swabbing and testing program, in accordance with the site and in accordance with the central standards and communicate test results
8. Developing/updating/Implementing and approving test methods/work instructions/protocols/Quality Systems/Company Policies in alignment with site and central laboratory strategy (completed in a timely manner)
9. Leading and/or investigating OOS/OOT results and implementing CAPAs related to analytical testing
10. Supporting other functions with the goal of performing all analytical testing that is required for plant operations and projects (i.e., Ops/SC/R&D/Projects), and as a Subject Matter Expert
11. Liaising with Quality Manager in the day-to-day activities and plans
12. Perform Quality and Food Safety Internal Audits programs in accordance to company guidelines/directives
13. Purchasing of all materials and services relating to the laboratories
Key Requirements
14. Third level qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, Biotechnology or related discipline
15. 1 - 2 years' experience in a Laboratory environment would be beneficial
16. Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Technologies and previous experience of using Quality Systems (such as LIMS, Bamboo etc..) highly desirable
17. Working knowledge of quality and food safety legislation
18. Knowledge of ISO Methods and PCR Technology would be beneficial
19. Excellence in organizational skills, flexible and must be able to work outside scheduled hours
20. Flexible and agile on taking new projects and seeing them through to completion
21. Excellent communication skills
All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence
Contact JENN DINAN on or call 01 4408352
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