At Tirln, a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, we are seeking a Quality Operations Manager to join our team. This role is located in Ballyragget, Kilkenny, and is a Fixed Term Contract.
About Us
Tirln is a farmer-owned co-operative with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients and leading consumer and agri brands. We have a first-class track record of success in the global market and are committed to sustainability through our comprehensive Living Proof programme and Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Role Profile
The Quality Operations Manager will report to the Senior Quality Operations Manager and be part of the Quality Operations team. The overall purpose of this role is to embed and sustain Quality and Food Safety policies across operations, driving a right first time culture and performance in the plant.
Main Responsibilities
* Implement Tirln Quality Strategy in your plant/area in line with the Quality Management System;
* Manage site-wide KPIs relating to: Quality, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Compliance;
* Drive a strong Quality culture within your plant and site;
* Play a key role in planning and participating in Plant audits with customers, regulatory and other third parties;
* Maintain customer product specifications / certifications and final product grading;
* Point of contact for Customers for product/process-specific quality support;
* Work collaboratively with Operations Management and team to ensure quality operations requirements are fully resourced to deliver plant in-process, sampling and testing schedules;
* Oversight and support of the plant RCAs, effective CAPA implementation and verification for all process deviations;
* Audit quality practices and processes within the site focusing on Hygiene, HACCP and the prevention of deviations;
* Support Quality Systems Manager and Tirln Standards adherence by ensuring all processes within the Quality Operations remit comply with the Quality Management System;
* As part of the Tirln Quality community input to on-going development of best in class standards across the wider Tirln organisation;
* Accountable for delivering a robust hygiene monitoring programme;
* Accountable for change control of quality aspects of Operations;
* Manage the team of Process Technicians including training, development, performance & communications.
Key Requirements
* Third level degree minimum in the Sciences, Engineering or Process disciplines;
* Role-relevant experience in a large Dairy, Food or Pharmaceutical company in Quality Assurance, Food Safety &Process Improvement in a quality / operational 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;
* Strong team-working and communication skills;
* Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross-functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement;
* Experience in Auditing and facilitating Corrective Action, preferably in a Dairy / Food production environment;
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & ideally LIMS, Minitab ).
About Us
Tirln is a Values Based Organisation -