Senior Quality Technologist

Senior Quality Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Quality Technologist on behalf of our client. This role is central to the development and maintenance of quality and food safety systems, ensuring compliance with customer, third-party, and regulatory standards.

As a key member of the Quality team, the successful candidate will play an essential role in supplier and customer management, auditing, compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supplier & Customer Management

• Maintain supplier management processes, including specification updates, risk assessments, and audits.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and provide feedback on performance.
• Ensure customer specifications and quality standards are developed, implemented, and maintained using relevant software.

2. Quality Management Systems (QMS) & HACCP

• Participate in the HACCP team to maintain robust food safety systems.
• Manage document control, update processes, and assist in internal audits.
• Support external audits (e.g., BRC, Dept. of Agriculture) and ensure traceability compliance.

3. Testing & Compliance

• Oversee raw material, process, and finished product testing, including microbiological, chemical, and organoleptic assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis for non-conformances and customer complaints, implementing preventive measures.
• Manage quarantined products, traceability, and shelf-life analyses for chilled and frozen items.

4. Process & Quality Improvement

• Analyze data trends and identify opportunities for quality and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
• Support new product development, ensuring smooth integration into the QMS.

5. Technical Administration

• Maintain records for due diligence and audit purposes.
• Manage pest control processes with external contractors and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate the calibration of factory and testing equipment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or higher in a Food Science-related subject.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within FMCG or food retail.
• Proficiency in food safety standards (HACCP, BRC) and legislation.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Lead Auditor certification and HACCP certification are advantageous.
• Proven ability to train and coach teams effectively.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and relevant software applications.

What We're Looking For:

• A proactive, adaptable professional with a passion for quality and food safety.
• A strong team player with the ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Note: This role may require occasional travel, and candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland.

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead quality initiatives and ensure food safety excellence in a dynamic environment, apply now!

The Next Step for you:

Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Maura O'Hea from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 016629120

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