Role OverviewThe Lead Food Safety Auditor/Technical Advisor is responsible for liaising with external & internal farms, composting departments and packhouses on a variety of tasks regarding compliance to third party & customer standards. The role requires knowledge and understanding of food safety legislation, food hygiene, good agricultural practices as well as a practical approach to communicating the importance of record keeping and policy implementation on sites.Main DutiesAssisting in the management of the QMS for the grower network and packhousesConducting gap analysis of new standards and implementing changes in the QMSManaging the third-party accreditation and customer audits/visits on all sites: (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Aldi, BRCGS, LEAF, Assured Produce, Soil Association, Tesco Nurture, Bord Bia, Global Gap)Assisting in the organisation of audits dates with third party bodiesConducting audits on a scheduled basis, as per risk assessment (farm and packhouse). Preparing detailed reports on audit findingsRevision/Management of Monaghan Technical Standard which sites are audited againstSupporting group quality functions in root cause analysis of non-conformities, gaps, risk identified and support in effective close out, corrective and preventative actionsSupport, train and develop Quality Assurance and Growing Operations Teams across the group to meet current and future departmental needs, ensuring good performance managementManagement of the group Microbiology & Pesticide Residue testing programs, root cause analyses and improvement initiativesReporting back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance (including areas of concern)Promote a culture of food safetyAssisting in any other capacity within the technical department where requiredCompetencies to perform the roleAbility to communicate with a wide range of stakeholdersProficient in IT skillsResilient and ability to adapt changing circumstancesAttention to detailAbility to work independently, effectively manage multiple activities and meet deadlineExperience and QualificationsUndertaking or completion of a degree in a related discipline (Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Agricultural Science)Working experience of Food Industry Standards is desirable e.g. BRCGS, Bord Bia, Red TractorWorking experience of Customer Standards / Codes of PracticeUnderstanding of HACCP Principles (HACCP training desirable)Auditing experienceOther Significant Role Requirements:Flexibility is required to conduct unannounced unscheduled audits as the business requiresRoutine travel in ROI/NI is required with this role and occasional travel to UK SiteFull, clean driving license and access to your own vehiclePerforming the role in line with the Monaghan Cultural Values:We do the right thing: We use this philosophy to drive every aspect of our business, from product, to process to peopleForward Thinking: We think ahead and we think for the long termDown to Earth: We understand the importance of communicating our discoveries in a straightforward wayInspiring: We seek out new ways to excite and inspire each otherEgalitarian: We have always been grounded in the belief that everyone is equal. That everyone deserves an equal chance to speak, be heard and make an impactJob Types: Full-time, Fixed termContract length: 12 monthsWork Location: In person