Are you passionate about quality assurance and food safety?
We are recruiting for a Quality Technician to join a leading food manufacturing company based in Naas, Co. Kildare.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic Quality & Technical team, ensuring compliance with customer, third-party, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain the supplier management process, including audits, risk assessments, and approvals Implement and manage quality standards for raw materials, packaging, and finished products Investigate and resolve customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution Conduct internal audits and participate in external audits (BRC, Dept.
of Agriculture, customer audits)
Assist in maintaining the quality management system and document control Conduct microbiological, chemical, and physical testing on raw materials and finished products Monitor and report non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions Work closely with NPD and production teams to ensure successful product launches Manage shelf-life analysis and quarantined products What We're Looking For:
Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or a related field 1+ years' experience in a QA/QC role within a food manufacturing environment Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a growing food company.
If you are a motivated and detail-oriented quality professional, we'd love to hear from you
The Next Step for You Should this position be of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Jessica from Next Generation Recruitment or call us on the main line at
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