Job Title:
Quality Controller & Facilities Supervisor
Work Location:
KWE, Unit 4, Horizon Logistics Park, New Naul Road, Swords, Co. Dublin
Division/Department:
Support Functions
Reporting to:
Head of Support Functions
If you would like to join a well-established freight forwarding company, here at KWE we're looking to recruit an experienced Quality Controller/Facilities Supervisor to oversee our quality management system and facility operations. Reporting to the Head of Support Functions, this position offers excellent opportunities and significant exposure across all areas of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Controller
* Manage and maintain existing Quality Management System
* Monitoring quality performed by other departments to ensure it meets the established standards
* Ensuring that quality requirements are met by entities placed under the control of the quality department
* Creation and maintenance of consistent documentation in line with ISO9001 standards
* Ensuring continuous review to identify problems within new/existing processes
* Correcting problems when found by identifying resources, initiating a problem resolution procedure and corrective action plan when necessary
* Ensuring, from a quality perspective, that products/services meet the required standards consistently
* Manage any issues through a defined risk assessment/corrective action framework
* Monitoring the progress and ensuring effective closure of all corrective action plans
* Performing testing/inspections when required to verify that corrective actions are implemented effectively
Facilities Supervisor
* Negotiating contracts with service providers
* Inspecting facilities to meet safety regulations
* Coordinating renovations and updates
* Running routine safety inspections
* Manage maintenance schedules, repairs, calibration of equipment and contractor activities
* Monitor temperature-controlled areas and equipment, particularly for pharma
* products
* Support validation and qualification activities (e.g. temperature mapping, equipment qualification)
* Maintaining records
Skills/ Experience:
* Minimum of 3 years' experience in a quality or compliance role within logistics/freight forwarding or supply chain
* Relevant third level qualification in Quality Management, Logistics or related discipline
* Experience in pharmaceutical logistics and GDP environments highly desirable
* Knowledge of relevant ISO standards
* Experience with CAPAs & Validation is essential.
* Experience managing internal & external audit experience
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel) and quality management systems (QMS).
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety and facilities compliance
* Possess excellent problem solving and analytical skills, identify non conformances and execute corrective actions when required
* Deliver high quality results independently or collaboratively while managing tight deadlines
Benefits:
* Professional growth opportunities
* Healthcare Scheme
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Assistance Program
* 23 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* Free onsite parking
* Company events
Working Pattern:
* Monday to Friday, based on 37.5 Hours per week