Summary
A Key Role Supporting Food Safety, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement
Additional Benefits
Discounted or Free Food
The Role
In this role you will be responsible for maintaining & developing the Quality System documentation in accordance with internal and customer standards. And providing support all areas of the QA department where required.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Lab coordination for samples and communication, including scheduling, sampling, and result monitoring/reviewing of all lab results. Sharing of completed testing for sign off., communication of out od spec results & subsequent resampling.
* Lead the weekly micro review & action tracker
* SAP: PO creation and receipt
* Safefood 350 administration - Monitoring and other record creation.
* QC support during absence & holidays - Review of records when needed, visual reviews of areas & record completion
* Supplier approvals, including spec requests, new certs etc Annual SAQ sign off
* Completion of weekly dashboard & monthly reports
* Calibrations tracking – scheduling & certification upkeep
* Hygiene review & tracking of high cleaning
* Cleaning validations management when due.
* Pest control recommendations review and close outs.
* Monthly sensory WIBIT prep, scheduling and reviews.
* Complaints management when required.
* Risk assessment, SOPs and other controlled documents reviews.
* Audit involvement: Pre-audit document compilation, Traceability exercises for audits & presentation of micro aspects of audits to the auditor
* Internal audits.
The Ideal Candidate
* Knowledge of auditing, quality standards and systems, quality management techniques such as HACCP, Process Control and knowledge of food legislation and legal procedures desirable.
* Excellent communication & organisational skills.
* Excellent English (written & spoken)
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Self-motivated and an ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships between the quality function and other functions, customers, and suppliers.
* Competency in MS Office to include word and excel.
* Qualification in a scientific food discipline is desirable
Why Sofina Foods?
* Competitive rates
* On-site Canteen
* On-site parking
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Tullamore, County Offaly
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
IE
AutoReqId
5141BR
AdRef
INDP