Quality Technologist - Cork

Quality Technologist        Cork

Our prestigious client has a new opening available due to growth and expansion.  As a Quality Technologist, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the business and gain valuable experience in a busy, commercially focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• HACCP Team Member: Contribute to our Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) team.
• Raw Material Specifications: Obtain new raw material specifications from suppliers.
• Supplier Information Management: Ensure approved supplier information remains up to date.
• Weekly Taste Panels: Participate in taste panels to assess product quality.
• GMP Audits: Complete Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) audits.
• Quality Attribute Sheets and Training Manuals: Maintain documentation related to quality attributes and training.
• Internal Auditing Team: Conduct internal audits, address non-conformances, and communicate corrective actions.
• Third-Party and Customer Audits: Support management during BRC and customer audits.
• Continual Improvement: Contribute to process, procedure, equipment, and fabrication improvements.
• Food Safety and Quality Culture: Foster continual development in this area.
• Traceability Audits: Ensure traceability audits are completed and address any issues.
• Training Programs: Assist with training program completion.
• Induction Training: Support induction training.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication across all levels (interpersonal, listening, written, and oral).
• Analytical Thinking: Problem-solving skills.
• Trustworthiness and Reliability: Be dependable.
• Coaching and Training: Ability to guide others.
• Team Player: Collaborate positively within a team.
• Accountability and Initiative: Take ownership and work independently.
• Flexibility: Adapt to business needs.
• Positive and Professional: Maintain a friendly and enthusiastic demeanour.
• QA / Technical Experience: 2-3 years in chilled short shelf-life food manufacturing.
• Food Microbiology and Allergens: Understanding of these areas.
• Food Labelling Regulations: Strong knowledge of food labelling and information regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Third-Level Qualification or Equivalent in Food Science
• Level 3 Food Safety
• BRC Audit Experience
• Minimum Two Years’ Experience in Food Industry / Manufacturing / Quality Management

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Kirsty on 01 531 4886. INFORM3 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. By applying to this position, you accept the terms of our privacy policy which you can find on our website.