Job Purpose
Our Technical team is at the heart of our business. They are responsible for ensuring we produce high-quality and safe products for our Customers and Consumers, while complying with all Legislative and Regulatory requirements for Food Processing. Their goal is to maintain our Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Cultures, which are continually reviewed for effectiveness and improvement. The key objective is to empower all staff to take ownership of Quality and Health and Safety. The team leads all stages of product development and delivery, including idea generation, creative development, consumer testing, customer approval, and execution.
Role: Quality Officer
As a Quality Officer within the Technical team, you will work closely with the Quality Assurance Manager and the Quality team to maintain and refine the company's QA system. The role involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern covering a 7-day period, from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm, including weekends and public holidays.
Responsibilities
1. Learn and understand our raw material specifications for all pork, beef, and white meat supplied to our site.
2. Understand key processes on the production floor with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements.
3. Perform quality checks throughout production and address issues with operatives on the production floor.
4. Conduct traceability audits, raise issues, and collaborate with the team to resolve them.
5. Update SOPs by observing production processes to reflect best practices.
6. Support the Quality team with ongoing technical projects.
7. Perform general administrative tasks as required.
8. Assist in preparing reports as needed.
9. Support all aspects of product quality, safety, and legality from supplier to customer.
10. Communicate effectively to build and maintain good relationships with internal departments such as production, engineering, cleaning, process, and NPD.
11. Learn about 'Lean' principles through completing a 'Just Do it Project'.
12. Participate in quality audits based on training received on the production floor.
13. Provide cover for other quality team members as required.
Qualifications and Expectations
* Fluent English speaking skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of Food Safety standards, including HACCP.
* Ability to perform well under pressure.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Own transport is required as the role is based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare.
Core Competencies
* Positive attitude and team spirit.
* Willingness to learn and develop professionally and personally.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* Strong planning and organizational skills.
* Proactive and efficient work ethic.
* Ability to work independently.
* Good IT skills.
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