Job Title: Quality Assurance Lead
The Role:
This is a key position in the management of our Cavan operation, site number 2. The site Quality Lead is a part of the site management team working in conjunction with the operations team to deliver site production requirements, focusing on food safety and quality.
The site specialises in the production of cooked food products, much of which are canned, so operates 2 high-risk processes that require strong controls and processes.
The successful candidate will have experience of high-risk food production processes, a science qualification, which gives them knowledge of the processes they will manage.
In addition to their quality/technical experience, the candidate will have an interest in operations and supporting business operations.
Responsibilities:
* Quality Assurance Leadership: Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, legislation, and liaise with DAFF officials.
* Corrective & Preventative Action & Non-Conforming Product Management: Implement measures and control procedures that are user-owned.
* Raw Material and Stock Controls: Measure adherence to Customer Specification.
* Liaison with Customers: Manage customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
* BRC and Bord Bia PQAS Accreditation: Achieve and maintain the BRC standard and the Bord Bia PQAS through independent third-party factory accreditation.
* HACCP Team Leadership: Implement and maintain HACCP and hygiene requirements.
* Management Representative for Bord Bia PQAS: Ensure compliance with company standards.
* Product and Process Development: Maintain standards as set out by the Company in relation to quality, yields, and specification.
* Health & Safety Management: Coordinate and record training, including staff induction.
* Continuous Improvement: Participate in Lean Management activities.
* Staff Management: Support the site manager in managing staff.
* Time-Keeping and Attendance: Ensure adherence to company policies.
* Employee Issues: Deal with grievances and disciplinary issues as per Company Policy.
* Annual Leave Administration: Review new employees using the Probationary Report Form.