About Us:
Zanna Cookhouse Ltd is a family-run business in the food production industry, known for our commitment to delivering high-quality, delicious foods. We are expanding our team and are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join us.
Position Overview:
As a Food Safety and Quality Control Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that our products meet both legal and customer standards. The position will be split between hands-on work on the production floor (80%) and administrative duties (20%). You will be responsible for maintaining and improving food safety practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing quality systems within our production operations.
Main Duties:
* Maintain the Food Safety and Quality system in line with legislative requirements and customer standards.
* Understand and apply all legal, regulatory, and food safety requirements to the business.
* Manage finished product specifications to ensure quality and compliance.
* Complete customer questionnaires and support in customer complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.
* Control and maintain documentation for the Food Safety Management System.
* Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the new digital FSQ system, including master data management.
* Manage production documentation such as batch records, ensuring proper completion and filing for full traceability of all products.
* Conduct food safety audits and manage internal audits, implementing an audit schedule and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
* Support third-party audits, including the closure of corrective actions.
* Record and address non-conformances promptly, conducting root cause analysis.
* Drive continuous improvements in Food Safety and Quality, fostering a strong culture of food safety within the team.
* Lead the role of HACCP Team Leader, ensuring that reviews and risk assessments are scheduled, actioned, and closed out.
* Organize and ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings are held.
* Promote improvements in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and working practices across the team.
* Ensure allergen controls are in place, adequate, and properly maintained.
* Manage calibration and testing programs for all plant equipment.
* Supervise and coordinate the sampling and testing of finished goods and environmental testing, including dispatching samples to external labs.
* Participate in various improvement projects as required.
* Undertake other duties as directed by the Managing Director or Food Safety Manager.
Key Requirements:
* Must reside in the Waterford/Wexford area.
* Previous working experience within the food manufacturing industry is essential.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) systems.
* Good understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and the management of quality systems.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to take initiative independently.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with an administrative focus.
* A hands-on approach to coaching and developing teams, ensuring the consistent application of food safety and quality standards.
* A passion for delivering safe, high-quality food products.
Why Join Us?
* A supportive and dynamic working environment with room for personal and professional growth.
* Opportunity to take on key responsibilities in a growing company.
* Work in a family-oriented business that values your contributions and development.
* Hands-on experience with food safety and quality management in a thriving food production environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* Wexford, CO. Wexford (required)
Work Location: In person