Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
We are seeking an experienced QA professional to join our global Food and Beverage company in Wexford as a QA Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee performance of quality metrics and KPIs associated with product and process quality, ongoing improvements, and adherence to regulations.
* Supervise customer product specifications, certifications, and product release/grading processes.
* Work closely with operations to ensure sufficient resources for quality assurance needs.
* Facilitate and validate Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) in response to process issues.
* Perform audits focusing on hygiene, HACCP standards, and preventing deviations.
* Engage in plant audits alongside customers, regulatory agencies, and external parties.
* Lead monitoring of plant hygiene and oversee quality-related change control initiatives.
Requirements:
* Third-Level Degree in relevant discipline.
* 3-5 years experience in Dairy, Food, or Pharmaceutical company, focusing on Quality Assurance or Food Safety.
* Certification in Auditing.
* Experience with process improvements, ideally from quality perspective, including Lean and TPM application.
* Operational Processes & Continuous Improvement.