Quality Coordinator / Quality Operations Specialist Location:County Kilkenny / County Tipperary Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent Salary:€40,000 - €60,000 Optimize Recruitment is partnering with a leading FMCG client in the Southeast to recruit a Quality Coordinator / Quality Operations Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with 23 years experience in quality, operations, or systems to grow their career in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Role Overview As a Quality Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure production activities consistently meet company, customer, and regulatory standards. This position is ideal for someone with operational or systems experience who is motivated by maintaining high-quality standards and enjoys collaborating across teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Support the QA team in monitoring and maintaining food safety and quality standards across production. Assist in daily quality checks, internal audits, and compliance activities. Participate in HACCP programs and maintain food safety documentation. Support investigations into customer complaints, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. Maintain and update quality system records and documentation. Assist with risk assessments for raw materials, suppliers, and processes. Collaborate with production and NPD teams to meet customer specifications. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to quality and food safety. Perform other quality, operational, or system-related tasks as required. Candidate Requirements Degree or relevant qualification in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related discipline. 23 years experience in a food manufacturing, FMCG, or operations/systems role. Understanding of HACCP, BRC, and food safety management systems. Strong attention to detail with analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Enthusiastic about learning and development and contributing to a dynamic team environment. Why Join Work with a leading FMCG company in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Opportunity to expand your career across quality, operations, and system management. Contribute to meaningful projects that impact product quality and food safety. For additional information or a confidential discussion regarding this role, apply here Skills: Quality Control quality management systems quality operations Benefits: Pension Fund death in service cycle to work Parking
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