The role of the Quality Controller is to work closely with the Quality Manager in maintaining Quality Control / HACCP procedures on a daily basis. The role will involve testing and examining all produce to ensure the highest standard of quality is achieved for all customers.
Key Duties & responsibilities
* Carrying out quality inspections on produce at intake, repack and finished product stage.
* Completion of daily record keeping E.g. intake and dispatch checks etc. Sending Quality reports to Suppliers, reviewing raw material quality on a continuous basis and communicating any quality issues to production/ purchasing departments.
* Ensuring HACCP principles are continuously met for product safety and process control.
* Ensuring BRC requirements are maintained as set down in the relevant standard and ensuring traceability is maintained for all lines.
* Ensuring and cross-checking traceability for each delivery and contact all suppliers to obtain traceability in advance.
* Assist in carrying out internal audits on a routine basis/ ensuring that the factory is compliant with all health & safety/ quality regulations.
Qualifications/ experience
* Degree in Food Science or similar is desired but not essential.
* Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in Fresh Produce desirable.
* BRC / IFS Food Safety Certification, HACCP, Bord Bia, Food Service and Retailer Codes of Practices and food manufacturing is essential.
Key Behaviours/ Competencies
* Ability to work on own initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to work under pressure.
* Build a good working relationship with other departments within the company.
* Excellent verbal/ communication skills.
* Comfortable working in a fast paced environment.
* Excellent attention to detail skills in relation to quality, traceability and labelling.
* Flexible to the needs of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company pension
* Employee assistance program
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Navan, CO. Meath C15 HY42: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person