Quality Assurance & Systems Supervisor

Job details

Irish Dog Foods

Position Type:

Full Time

Reference No:

IDF_482

Location:

Kildare

Prepared by:

Group HR

Approved by:

Group HR

Date:

2024-12-04

Quality

Job Purpose:

Key responsibility of the role is maintaining the QMS systems up to the date. This is achieved via the quality system folder/food safety plan maintained updated (index update), quality systems task schedule maintained, the internal audit program completed to schedule, and the CCP/PC verification schedule maintained. Lead for all technical requirements for export loads

Reports to:

Quality Manager

Key Responsibilities:

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

Internal audits: Responsible for internal audits schedule maintenance and completion of audits directly or by delegation to ensure schedule is maintained up to date and results trended and closed out timely
Quality Systems task schedule: Responsible for ensuring all tasks on the schedule is completed and closed out timely and maintained up to date
Responsible for ensuring that all export loads are technically prepared for and presented to the regulatory inspectors
QMS folders maintenance: Responsible to ensure Quality Manual, SP, SOP and RC folders are maintained reflective of current practice and cross checked against index quarterly
CCP / PC Monthly verification: Responsible for monthly completion of CCP/PC verification and close out of any arising non-conformances
Lead on ensuring customer complaints closed out timely
Active participation in preparation and on the day handling of customer & 3rd party audits /F.P.R.s / Visits etc. · Completion of Mass Balance / Traceability exercises as required during audits / training etc
Responsible for on the floor product specifications. Daily supervision of product quality conducting applicable follow up corrective and preventative actions
Deputise as required for the QA Supervisor role where the need arises e.g. holiday cover, training etc
Food safety training records for IDF staff are maintained up to date, on file and available for all audits i.e. CCP training, food hygiene, QMS procedures etc
Attend all meetings as requested by the Quality Manager and engage positively and contribute to same
To support other technical related projects as per business requirements

Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

Minimum recognised Diploma in a Food related discipline
Ideally 1 year QA/QC experience in Food Manufacturing environment
Familiarity with the requirements of the B.R.C. / FSMA standards as well of those of the major retailers would be a significant advantage
Be self motivated
Have the ability to work on ones own initiative
Be a keen team player
Have good communication skills (verbal & written)
Have an aptitude for problem solving
Have an aptitude for informed decision making
Attention to detail very important

Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.

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