About Us:Zanna Cookhouse Ltd is a family-run business in the food production industry, known for our commitment to delivering high-quality, delicious foods. We are expanding our team and are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join us.Position Overview:As a Food Safety and Quality Control Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet both legal and customer standards. The position will be split between hands-on work on the production floor (80%) and administrative duties (20%). You will be responsible for maintaining and improving food safety practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing quality systems within our production operations.Main Duties:Maintain the Food Safety and Quality system in line with legislative requirements and customer standards.Understand and apply all legal, regulatory, and food safety requirements to the business.Manage finished product specifications to ensure quality and compliance.Complete customer questionnaires and support in customer complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.Control and maintain documentation for the Food Safety Management System.Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the new digital FSQ system, including master data management.Manage production documentation such as batch records, ensuring proper completion and filing for full traceability of all products.Conduct food safety audits and manage internal audits, implementing an audit schedule and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.Support third-party audits, including the closure of corrective actions.Record and address non-conformances promptly, conducting root cause analysis.Drive continuous improvements in Food Safety and Quality, fostering a strong culture of food safety within the team.Lead the role of HACCP Team Leader, ensuring that reviews and risk assessments are scheduled, actioned, and closed out.Organize and ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings are held.Promote improvements in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and working practices across the team.Ensure allergen controls are in place, adequate, and properly maintained.Manage calibration and testing programs for all plant equipment.Supervise and coordinate the sampling and testing of finished goods and environmental testing, including dispatching samples to external labs.Participate in various improvement projects as required.Undertake other duties as directed by the Managing Director or Food Safety Manager.Key Requirements:Must reside in the Waterford/Wexford area.Previous working experience within the food manufacturing industry is essential.Strong knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) systems.Good understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the management of quality systems.Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to take initiative independently.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with an administrative focus.A hands-on approach to coaching and developing teams, ensuring the consistent application of food safety and quality standards.A passion for delivering safe, high-quality food products.Why Join Us?A supportive and dynamic working environment with room for personal and professional growth.Opportunity to take on key responsibilities in a growing company.Work in a family-oriented business that values your contributions and development.Hands-on experience with food safety and quality management in a thriving food production environment.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From €35,000.00 per yearBenefits:Bike to work schemeEmployee assistance programOn-site parkingWork authorisation:Ireland (required)Location:Wexford, CO. Wexford (required)Work Location: In person