Quality Assurance Officer
This role reports into the Quality Manager.
We are BRC certified so there is a strong emphasis on Quality, HACCP, and Good Manufacturing Practice. The ideal candidate will have relevant FMCG experience, be organised, self – motivated, ambitious, a good communicator with problem solving abilities. The candidate will also be flexible and adaptable to meet the company’s needs. A team player who is also able to work on their own initiative, with good time management skills. An awareness of cultural diversity is also required.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensure all finished products meet specifications and conduct necessary tests.
- Maintain daily records/traces.
- Ensure adherence to food safety standards according to BRC and retailers’ standards.
- Work independently, planning and organizing daily tasks to meet deadlines.
- Perform internal audits including GMP, fabrication, hygiene, and G&P audits.
- Identify and resolve food safety issues on the production floor.
- Assist during audits as needed.
- Conduct CCP checks.
- Uphold product quality and safety.
- Inspect incoming produce, ingredients, and packaging.
- Ensure proper implementation of the Quality Management System across the business.
- Monitor production operators’ paperwork for correct and timely documentation of checks.
- Maintain communication with production, maintenance, and goods-in personnel to uphold quality standards.
- Complete and file all quality records accurately.
- Log, report, and investigate non-conformances and rejections.
- Sample products and environment for microbiological and chemical analysis.
- Perform quality checks on dispatched goods.
- Conduct organoleptic assessments on finished products.
- Participate in site visits and audits.
Qualifications/Experience/ Skills
- A minimum of a Level 7 qualification (ordinary level degree) in food science or an equivalent field.
- Previous experience of working in a Quality Assurance role in the food industry and HACCP knowledge.
- Knowledge and understanding of current food regulation and legislation.
- Excellent administration and IT skills, and high attention to detail.
- Educated to a degree level in food science or related discipline is desirable.
- Experience gained within Fresh Produce would be highly advantageous.
- Power Point and Excel proficiency
*Training to be provided on:
- Food standards auditing
- HACCP Level 3 as a minimum
- Other courses relevant to the role
Key Behaviours
- Self-motivated
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Methodical/meticulous approach to work but flexible enough to meet the changing needs of the business.
- Good Team Player
- Ability to work on own initiative & lead by example.
What you’ll get in return:
A competitive salary plus a range of benefits:
- Extensive training available and encouraged.
- Contributory pension scheme (after successful completion of probationary period)
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Social events
Email careers@donnellyfresh.ie