Quality Assurance Technologist Meath Our client, a leading company in the pet nutrition industry, is seeking a Quality Assurance Technologist to join their team in Meath.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving quality assurance systems, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, supporting product development, and driving a strong food safety culture across the site.
Key Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with all company procedures and current food safety legislation.
Liaise with customer and supplier technical departments to ensure product and process alignment.
Support new product development, including ingredient evaluation and selection.
Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure adherence to current legislative and regulatory standards.
Maintain and enhance the site's Quality Management System and HACCP system.
Analyse and report on KPIs weekly/monthly; investigate deviations and implement corrective actions.
Manage non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints, ensuring root cause and preventive actions are in place.
Prepare for and support external audits, ensuring follow-ups are completed across departments.
Conduct accurate QC checks on all production samples against specifications.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Carry out internal audits, inspections, and product/packaging traceability exercises.
Qualifications: Degree in Food Science or a related discipline.
Strong proficiency in MS Office applications.
High attention to detail with the ability to interpret technical standards and specifications.
Strong organisational skills and disciplined approach to regulatory and quality standards.
Skills: Quality Food Pet