Quality Control Coordinator

Job title:

Quality Control Coordinator

Company

Quorum Search Partners

Job description

Our client is one of the largest Irish owned Fresh Produce and logistics company based in North Co. Dublin and they are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Coordinator .Are you passionate about quality? Then this role is for you.Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of the quality management system along with the Quality Manager, verification and validation of storage and vehicle temperatures, the HACCP Plan, Quality manual & related documentation.
• Maintain Quality & Procedure and Record Manuals, Specifications & AVL Manual, and HACCP plan and ensuring they are implemented.
• Supplier Approval and Maintaining Customer & Company product specifications.
• Reviewing Packaging and maintaining specifications.
• Conducting Hygiene Audits and liaising with the team to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Cleaning & Environmental Monitoring Validation.
• Conducting traceability tests & product withdrawal tests.
• Assist/liaise in third party audits in all matters relating to the Quality System e.g. Bord Bia, BRC etc.
• Responsible for obtaining pesticide residue checks and other documentation from suppliers.
• Carry out risk assessments in relation to Food Safety & Quality and monitor processes to ensure same is maintained.
• Food Defense and Food fraud risk assessments & procedures and risk assessing threats and food security to prevent as part of BRC requirements.
• Conduct audits as part of the internal audit team ensuring compliance with Legislation, BRC, and retailer/customer standards.
• Liaise with the Quality Control Manager in relation to regulatory audits, BRC audit, and retailer audits both announced and unannounced.
• Managing, completing, and maintaining branded and own-label product specifications for major retailer customers using their web-based systems.
• Managing, completing, and maintaining in-house production specifications and supplier specifications.
• Reviewing and approving artwork for product labels and printed packaging, ensuring compliance with Regulation (EU) No. 1169/2011 (FIC).
• Administration and completion of projects to assist in the compliance of the Quality Management System.
• Other duties required to assist the Quality Control Team, reporting issues found to management and liaising with the team to ensure corrective actions are completed.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Level 7 in Food Science or similar is desired but not essential.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Quality Control, BRC Food Safety and Storage & Distribution Certification, HACCP, Bord Bia, Food Service and Retailer Codes of Practices and food manufacturing is essential.
• Fluency in English Language both verbal and written
• Strong IT Skills – proficient in the use of MS Office tools.
• Previous experience liaising with external auditors and good working knowledge of BRC Global Standard Food Safety and Storage & Distribution.
• Previous experience in completing product specifications.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work off their own initiative and multi-task.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

At Quorum Search Partners we respect your privacy. Your CV is sent to us in complete confidence and will never be forwarded to a third party without your consent.Please apply by sending your CV to Joanne Bourke at or call 018788240 for more information.

Expected salary

Location

Co Dublin

Job date

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 05:26:26 GMT

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