Job Description
Quality Assurance Manager
Tirln, a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to embed and sustain quality and food safety policies in the plant.
About Us
We bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety, and state-of-the-art manufacturing.
Role Profile
The Quality Assurance Manager reports to the Site Head of Quality and is responsible for driving a strong quality and food safety culture within the plant.
* Implement the Tirln Quality Management System in the plant.
* Manage quality performance and KPIs in the plant relating to product and process quality, continuous improvement, and regulatory compliance.
* Maintain customer product specifications and certifications.
* Work collaboratively with operations management and team to ensure quality assurance requirements are fully resourced.
* Oversight and support of root cause analysis, effective corrective action implementation, and verification for all process deviations.
* Audit quality practices and processes within the site focusing on hygiene, HACCP, and the prevention of deviations.
* Play a key role in planning and participating in plant audits with customers, regulatory, and other third parties.
Requirements
* Third-level degree minimum in Food Sciences.
* Role-relevant experience (3-5 years) in dairy, food, or pharmaceutical company in quality assurance, food safety.
* Experience and certification in auditing and facilitating corrective action, preferably in a dairy/food production environment.
* A track record in process improvement activity, ideally from the quality perspective.
* Strong problem-solving skills and experience in applying the principles of Lean and TPM.
About Us
We believe in the value of difference and welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
What We Offer
* Free parking.
* Collaborative work culture.
* Career progression opportunities.