Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description: Quality Operations Coordinator Ballitore, Co. Kildare Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile: Based on the Liquid Dairy processing site in Ballitore Co. Kildare, the role reports to the Site Head of Quality. The role will support the management team in leading best practice relating to all Food Safety & Quality activities across the site. Key Responsibilities: Actively lead the Food Safety & Quality Management activities across the sites Operations; Audit the FS & Quality practices and processes within the site focusing on the prevention of deviations; Responsible for ensuring the sites traceability systems are maintained effectively; Key Co Ordinator in liaising with the DAFM, along with the facilitating of regulatory and customer auditors as may be required; Coordination of the sites Management of Change process including assignment of effective RCAs (root cause actions) for all process deviations to the appropriate owners and driving these action owners to deliver robust CAPA to agreed timelines; Management of the trending & reporting of complaints & key quality KPIs; Key responsibility to ensure the food safety culture, VACCP & TACCP systems are maintained as a key focus on the site; Ensure employees are trained to the correct standard to carry out their full range of duties in Quality Assurance, Quality control and Food Safety; Oversee CCP & QCP verification; Work closely with other departments in delivering quality processes with respect to customers, production and suppliers; Ensure all critical site instrumentation use in the plant is maintained appropriately and calibrated; Manage sections of the quality system that are assigned by the Site Head of Quality; Fulfil any other reasonable responsibility or duty as identified or requested by the Site Head of Quality; Key Requirements: Third Level Degree in Science or equivalent; 12 months or more in an In-process Quality environment; Industry Lab experience in the Dairy and or Food & Beverage sector; Highly skilled in troubleshooting, fault finding & root cause analysis on plant/process issues; Good working knowledge of GMP best practices; Experience operating within, and delivering on, the highest quality standards in the manufacturing sector; Proven ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team; 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 and continuous improvement. We offer Free parking; Collaborative work culture; Career progression opportunities. About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safetyand state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We 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. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job /careers Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Profile description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Operations Coordinator, based on the Liquid Dairy processing site in Ballitore Co. Kildare. The role of Quality Operations Coordinator reports to the Site Head of Quality, and will support the management team in leading best practice relating to all Food Safety & Quality activities across the site. We offer: Free parking; Collaborative work culture; Career progression opportunities. Skills: Quality Quality Operations Coordinator Quality Operations Benefits: Parking Pension