QA Officer

T-pro; Munster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to join their team in Charleville, Ireland. This role involves batch review, compliance audits, and ensuring GMP standards are met. Candidates should have a relevant science degree and experience in food manufacturing quality assurance. The position offers a full-time contract with additional benefits such as health care and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health Care

Matched pension scheme

Discounts and cashback on retailers

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Science field required.
• Experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing appreciated.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve batch releases and incoming raw materials.
• Conduct internal compliance audits and customer complaint investigations.
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with GMP documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Knowledge of GMP and HACCP principles

IT competencies (SAP)

Education

Primary Degree in Science (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent)

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the role

Here at Kerry, we are recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our team in Charleville.

Your role will involve a number of tasks such as batch review, approval of incoming raw material requests and subsequent release, change control and validation-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow a career within Quality!

What you'll be doing

• Product Grading and Batch Release


• Plant Deviation Investigations


• Customer Complaint Investigations


• Conducting internal compliance audits


• Reviewing and assessing GMP documentation compliance


• Providing support to external Customer, Certification and Regulatory audits


• CAPA and NCR processing


• Procedural review and updates


• Daily reporting of product Quality outputs, reviewing and assessing plant GMP compliance

What you can bring to the role

• Primary Degree in Science (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent).


• Previous experience within a similar role within food manufacturing.


• Excellent technical, organizational, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.


• Dynamic, self-driven and capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a cross functional team.


• Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP principals.


• Competencies in IT based applications such as SAP etc.

What will you get in return?

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We Also Offer

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)


• Health Care


• Matched pension scheme


• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

Safety and Compliance

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

Recruitment, selection and assessment processes are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Additional details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Quality Assurance


• Industries: Food and Beverage Services, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, and Manufacturing