Quality Officer

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited (''Dairygold''), is a leading Irish farmer owned Dairy, Nutritionals and Agri Co-Operative, generating a turnover of c.

€1.4bn and employing 1,300 people across its business activities in Ireland, UK, Mainland EU, and Asia.

Location :

Castlefarm, Mitchelstown, Co, Cork

Dairygold Co-Operative Society Limited is now pleased to invite applications for the position of Quality Officer in Castlefarm.

Reporting to the Castlefarm Site Quality Lead this role requires working to deliver in spec In- process results that will ensure Finished Product Right First Time (RFT) targets are met, food safety and hygiene standards are met and that performance is achieved in customer, regulatory and certification body audits.

The Quality Officer is a key support role to the Site Quality Lead and is recognised as a key player within the site team Key

Responsibilities

Monitoring and reporting on in-process results and leading indicators

Ensuring corrective actions are planned and carried out to ensure in process results are maintained in spec to deliver target RFT in Finished Products

Ensure liquid products leaving the Site are tested and released to spec.

Full knowledge of all target- make Customer specifications

Monitoring and verification of Operational Pre-Requisites and CCPs

Monitoring of compliance with GMP / GHP / GDP rules.

Assist with problem solving where product spec or customer expectations are not met.

Seamless interaction with other Site Quality Officers and their roles

Fulfilling the customer requirements for the site.

Leading and improving traceability and record keeping systems such as MIS (Please Note : While these are the core responsibilities, this does not preclude your Manager from assigning other reasonable duties or tasks as required)

We want to hear from you if you have :

• Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline (Food Science & Technology, Microbiology);

1-3 years' experience in a food manufacturing environment at FSSC 22000 standard as a minimum

Excellent people skills are essential.

Strong interpersonal & communication skills.

Be a team player.

Performance driven with a proven ability to work on own initiative.

A positive, can-do, resilient and flexible attitude.

Good writing and coaching skills.

Self-motivated with a drive to meet targets and achieve results.

Well-developed problem-solving skills to resolve issues in a timely manner.

Innovative and solution orientated individual

Proven track record of strong organisational skills, and ability to priorities tasks.

Advanced IT Skills.

What Dairygold will offer you

Be a part of 'Our Strategy Our Future 2030' which through significant investment in the appropriate infrastructure across the business has and continues to facilitate our growth ambitions.

We offer our people an exciting and challenging career, with a supportive community of colleagues, and constant training and up-skilling opportunities.

You will be working on exciting projects with exceptionally talented colleagues and teams.

We offer competitive wage opportunities alongside our annual bonus scheme.

We have a competitive company pension scheme.

Dairygold match your contribution plus an extra 2% up to a maximum of 14% in total.

We offer contributions towards healthcare.

Company sick pay scheme

We offer an Employee Assistance Program should any employee ever need support.

Employee wellbeing initiatives are extremely important aspect for our co-operative's success.

By supporting and inspiring our workers, we empower them to explore and discover their true potential

Dairygold is committed to a work environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and creates an open culture where everyone feels valued and can be themselves.

Dairygold believes that embracing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace benefits the organisation.

Every employee brings their own experiences, background, work styles, capabilities and personal characteristics to work and Dairygold aims to create an environment that encourages a culture of 'Bring your whole self to work'.

Dairygold is an inclusive employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for potential and existing employees with a disability.

Should you wish to request a reasonable accommodation, please email

Please get in touch to start your rewarding journey with Dairygold today.

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