Role Overview
The Quality Officer position provides support to the companies production in upholding the integrity of key management systems for quality, food safety, and other related regulatory and compliance programs. This position will have the responsibility of making critical decisions regarding these various management systems and their respective certifications with a focus on continuous improvement across all aspects of the production process.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain knowledge of the companies extrusion and production processes to effectively develop and maintain management systems and relevant compliance programs.
* Play a lead role in having plant operations meet the required quality and safety standards and cross‑function between multiple departments.
* Collect production samples for analysis, maintain accurate records (color, thickness, defects), and perform root cause analysis on manufacturing quality events.
* Serve as primary author of deviation reports.
* Work with customers and suppliers to meet their standard requirements and provide quality & food safety related documentation.
* Communicate effectively with the management team for all customer‑related quality and food safety concerns.
* Establish and maintain safe and healthy working conditions that align with local, state, and federal laws.
* Attend leadership and facilitate team meetings, contributing insights and addressing concerns of various aspects of the operation.
* Coordinate and maintain periodic 5S or similar safety walks to monitor basic operating essentials such as housekeeping, identify potential safety hazards and provide documentation for findings.
* Coordinate quality and safety training sessions for all employees and conduct food safety training for core employees and temporary workers.
* Assist staff with information regarding product quality, legality, and facility hygiene.
* Maintain health and safety manuals and conduct risk analysis as the onsite safety officer.
* Ensure necessary equipment used for quality assurance is calibrated in a timely manner and accurate records are maintained.
* Follow and enforce all company established guidelines and procedures of all management systems.
* Coordinate required audits, lead preparation and readiness activities, and liaise with lead auditors for audits.
* Ensure facility operations meet ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 standards.
* Provide necessary product and material information to external parties, respecting confidentiality.
* Manage integrated quality & environmental management systems and associated requirements.
* Manage completion of non‑conformance findings for all management systems and compliance programs.
Qualifications
* Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2 years of related experience or at least 4 years of related experience. Experience includes quality management, environmental management, and food safety management systems. Audit experience or familiarity with audit fundamentals is required; supervisory or team building experience is a plus.
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and FSSC 22000 standards and related management systems.
* Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other relevant software applications.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and an investigative mindset.
* Understanding of best practices for document control.
* Highly skilled in written and verbal communication that can effectively articulate technical language to a general audience.
* Ability to manage projects and processes to support internal and external customers (timeline, resources, prioritization).
* Diplomatic and professional in high‑stress situations.
* Initiative towards continuous improvement and problem‑solving.
* Collaborative and effective across functional lines with global and culturally diverse teams.
* Critical thinking about risks and meeting business objectives.
* Openness to feedback for personal development.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Quality control, SOPs, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Environmental Management, Food Safety Management Systems.
* ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and FSSC 22000, Auditing.
Adecco Ireland is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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