Job description

Here at Clark we have a fantastic opportunity for a Quality Manager to join Ireland's leading food manufacturer.

Job Purpose:
To lead a Quality department in the development and maintenance of the Quality and Food Safety systems to regulatory, legislation, customer and third-party standards. To ensure the technical requirements of the business are fulfilled in terms of customer service. To provide technical expertise and advice in areas of Food safety and legal requirements as well as leadership, support and training for quality improvement projects Quality Manager

Location: Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Reports to: Head of Food Safety & Quality

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:

• Review and disposition of all raw material components, in process and finished product test results in compliance with the Quality system
• Responsible for implementation and maintenance of food quality and food safety system
• Taking of timely corrective and preventive action
• Internal auditing of systems
• Management of corrective and preventative system
• Maintenance of inspection and test equipment including calibration
• Identification of training needs of quality team
• Management of the non-conforming product and raw material systems
• Reporting to senior management on food safety and quality issues
• Responsibility for testing of raw materials, in-process and final product
• Liaising with external auditing bodies
• Management representative for company on food quality and safety issues
• Plant pest control programme
• Customer complaints
• Contamination control
• Traceability and Recall
• Coordinate all cross-functional activities, represent customers internally and collaborate with leaders in varied areas on allocation across projects and resource planning
• Ensure to exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management
• Product Recall & Crisis Management Team

Skills/Qualifications/Experience

• Diploma or higher in a Food Science related subject

5+ years in a similar role in a FMCG or food retail environment, with knowledge of BRC standards required and preferably with familiarity of cooking processes and high care facilities

• Some Technical Management experience an advantage
• Lead auditor certification is preferential
• HACCP certification is essential
• Proficient written, numerical, and verbal skills
• Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data
• Fluency in the English language
• Self-starting individual, capable of clear strategic view and implementation
• Team management and leadership skills a must
• Ability to communicate effectively with and present to customers, Stakeholders , Suppliers, Senior Management / Directors
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of food legislation, BRC Global Food Standard and specific customer standards and Codes of Practice
• Ability to use analytical thinking in problem solving effective solutions
• Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to react well under pressure
• Excellent proficiency in the use of MS Office tools
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to work cross functionally, meet deadlines and build effective relationships
• Ability to identify and actively plan improvements

To apply this opportunity, please send your CV or call Niamh on 045881888.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clonmel, CO. Tipperary: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Reference ID: 9441

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