QA Specialist

About the QA Specialist Job : Our client, a leading food production company in the North East , is seeking a QA Specialist. Ideally you will have some post graduate expereicne although my client will also consider recent food sciennce graduates as full training will be provided. Commutable from : Monaghan Town, Clones, Cootehill, Ballybay, Carrickmacross, Castleblayney, Armagh, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Cavan, Belturbet, Killeshandra, Lisnaskea, Roslea, Emyvale, Aughnacloy, Threemilehouse, Ballinode, Scotstown, Newbliss and Scotshouse. Key Responsibilities : In the QA Specialist job some of your key duties will include :

• Assist in carrying out internal audits on a routine basis / ensure the factory is compliant with all quality regulations & requirements.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all quality checks performed during production.
• Ensure HACCP, VACCP and TACCP principles are continuously met and BRC requirements are maintained
• Ensure cross-checking traceability for each delivery and contact all suppliers to obtain traceability in advance.
• Work closely with the production team to uphold and improve quality standards.
• Analyse Production Quality KPI's and proactively report trends and liaise with production teams & Farm Officers in problem solving.
• Support with development, implementation, and management of food safety management systems (FSMS)
• Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent risks to product safety, initiate corrective and preventative actions, and oversee their effective implementation to address problems and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with the QA Manager to review external non-conformance and complete complaint investigations, to ensure a rigorous approach to root cause analysis and that corrective and preventative actions are put in place in a timely manager. What We're Looking For :
• Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills in relation to quality, traceability, labelling and maintaining records.
• Previous experience in a similar role or within the food industry is an advantage, but not essential-full training will be provided.
• 3rd level qualification in relevant discipline (e.g. Food Science / Food Manufacturing / Food Safety) desirable
• Working knowledge of BRC, HACCP and Food legislation an advantage What's on Offer : Opportunity to fast-track your career in a rapidly growing food production company with a salary of 32k-35k doe. Keywords : QA, QA Specialist, Food Production, Manufacturing, Monaghan, Permanent INDFRS1 Skills : Monaghan QA Specialist Food Production