Our client, an FMCG organisation who produce of some of the world's most popular consumer goods, are currently recruiting for an innovative and driven Co-Packer Quality Leader to join the Quality function. Since 2012, the organisation have invested over €250 million to double their production capacity to meet global demand for their products.

The Role

Responsibilities of the Co-Packer Quality Leader will include:

• Ensuring Co-Packers compliance with all QEHS legislation, procedures and standards in the workplace
• To integrate and streamline Co-Packer Quality reporting systems and KPI's to that of the company
• Provides oversight for the execution of the quality program including HACCP, internal quality audits, and hygiene programs
• Lead Auditor for all company & Co-Packer manufacturing sites
• Carrying out weekly audits of Cased Goods at warehouse or at a Co-Packer site for investigation of Non- conformances of wet goods, dry goods & finished goods
• Maintenance and update of CPQ Manuals, quality documentation, work instructions etc to standards for each co-packer site. Identifying gaps in current documentation and updating accordingly
• Support Central Laboratory for quality management of all products
• Trained Sensory Analyst

The Person

The ideal candidate will have skills and experience in the following:

• BSc in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or similar
• 5+ years relevant experience in food manufacturing (beverage/liquid experience would be beneficial)
• Excellent knowledge of Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental & Food Safety standards
• Certified lead auditor - desirable
• Excellent process improvement and problem-solving skills
• Full, clean driving license is essential
• Flexible working hours & availability to travel nationally & internationally is a requirement

To discover more about this opportunity, apply now or contact Maeve Fahey at HRM on +353 1 632 1885 for a confidential discussion.