Quality Coordinator - Days
Lir Chocolates, Navan, County Meath, Ireland
In this role, you will assist the organisation in formulating quality standards and regulations, monitor the quality management system, ensure compliance with the latest quality controls, and help maintain company-wide standards.
Position Details
* Type: Full-Time, Permanent
* Hours: 40
* Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 0600 - 1430; Monday - Thursday 0600 - 1630 (Rotating every 2 weeks)
* Pay Range: €14.70/hour (€29,328.00 annually)
* Breaks: 30 minutes paid, 30 minutes unpaid
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain audit standards across the site to ensure food safety, quality, and integrity throughout production.
2. Conduct line audits to verify product quality against QAS and ensure documentation is complete.
3. Facilitate taste panels and complete scheduled GMP, hygiene, glass/brittle plastic, and CCP audits.
4. Collaborate with production to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and drive improvements.
5. Calibrate key food safety equipment as required.
6. Raise and investigate NCRs, ensuring timely closure with supporting evidence.
7. Support quality and food safety investigations, reporting findings to the Quality Manager.
8. Perform post-clean inspections using ATP and allergen swabbing.
9. File retained samples and maintain easy access for audits and complaints.
10. Oversee microbiological testing of products, environment, and water.
11. Maintain and review product/process batch records and follow up on any out-of-spec results.
12. Conduct internal audits as per the Quality Management System.
13. Monitor ingredient shelf life and ensure proper batch rotation.
14. Enforce hygiene compliance and allergen policy across all staff.
15. Identify training needs to uphold quality standards.
16. Verify product barcoding and ensure allergen procedures are followed.
17. Implement, monitor, and review corrective actions.
Technical and Industry Knowledge
* Relevant experience in Food/FMCG industry
* Food Safety Level 2 (Essential)
* HACCP Level 2 (Essential)
* Allergen awareness
* Pest awareness
* Good GMP Audit Practice knowledge
* Previous experience with internal audits
* Good numerical skills and understanding of gap analysis
Computer and Analytical Skills
* Excellent computer skills
* Good knowledge of MS Office and databases
Personal and Interpersonal Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Multi-tasking skills
* Reliable and trustworthy
Benefits and Additional Information
* Starting with 23 days of annual leave, increasing to 25 days, plus public holidays. (Verify against shift hours)
* Paid breaks, overtime opportunities (time and a half over 40 hours; Saturday and Sunday rates vary)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Death In Service Benefit
* Company Pension at 1.5%
* Family-friendly policies, including maternity leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme, hybrid working options
* Engagement activities, community involvement, wellbeing programs
* Staff discounts, recognition schemes, referral rewards
* Training and development opportunities
About Lir Chocolates
We are a leading provider of premium chocolates, operating from two manufacturing plants in Navan, dedicated to craftsmanship, innovation, and quality. We value diversity and inclusivity in our workplace.
Application process: Successful candidates will be contacted for an onsite interview, possibly including a factory tour.
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