Candidates

Quality & Thermal Processing Supervisor

Longford Engineering & Life Sciences

Ref: 11099

Quality & Thermal Processing Supervisor (Full-time / Permanent / Longford) The purpose of your role is to ensure compliance to the thermal processing requirements certifying only safe food fully cooked is produced. Responsibilities: Supervise the Thermal Food Processing pouch and ALU : Validation of Retort, Micro Testing per retort cycle, Micro testing on cooling water, routine heat penetrations, liaise with other departments in relation to retort issues and equipment validation. Quality supervision in Plate freezing and ALU : metal rejects in ALU (traceability), GMP control and audits, leading close out of any non-conformances from BRC or external audits on plate freezing and ALU, ensure procedures as in line with BRC and retailers requirements, HACCP team member. Ingredient Supplier approval and management : constant communication with suppliers, ensure quality of ingredients, issue credit notes. Maintain procedures updated and all staff properly trained (training new employees and providing annual training refresher to all) . Ensure that employees have adhered to the site Hygiene Rules at all times. Investigation and report of Customer Complaints as required. Requirements: Qualification in Food Science, Quality Management or related subject. 2 years' experience in a Quality role within a food industry, ideally working with thermal food processing. Experience/Knowledge of BRC is an advantage Candidates must have a valid work permit for fulltime employment (e.g. Irish Citizen, EU Citizen, and Stamp 4) - No sponsorship available. Fluency in English is essential + excellent communication skills to approach different audiences (seniors, suppliers and customers). Interested? The next step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Renata Kormann from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 6629120. Next Generation are specialists in Engineering, Data Science, Digital, Finance, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. All our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purpose. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Supplier Relationship Manager

Athlone Supply Chain & Procurement

Ref: 11078

A leading global healthcare manufacturer has recently gone through significant expansion in their Irish manufacturing and global manufacturing both in-house and outsourced. This organisation is about to undergo further expansion locally and globally following a recent acquisition as a result they are looking to hire a new supplier relationship manager to effectively managed their global contract manufacturers. This role will report into a global director and will be primarily focused on managing a number of global contract manufacturers primarily focused on electronics and packaging manufacturing. Another focus of this role will the contract negotiation of existing supplier within the global contract manufacturing base. This position will also require the individual to source new contract manufacturers as the business requirements grow or existing suppliers need to be replaced. Another focus of the role will to manage the contract manufacturers delivery to ensure there is no disruption to global supply and that goods are delivered in the most cost effective manner. This position will require the individual to consistently source the most effective suppliers for the organisation from a quality cost perspective as the organisation continues to grow it’s product portfolio. Ideally degree qualification with 5-7 years plus within electronics or medical device manufacturing Exposure to electronic assembly , PCB manufacturing or injection moulding a distinct advantage. Supplier Relationship and Contract Manufacturing experience is essential. The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment at [email protected] or alternatively call +353 1 662 9120. All applications will be considered and responded to in full. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation emphatically stresses, that as an organisation, will not forward your CV or any other personal details to any 3rd parties without your full prior approval. Next Generation are specialists in Data Science, Digital Marketing, Finance, Insurance & Financial Services, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain & Operations.

Technical Co-ordinator

Kildare Engineering & Life Sciences

Ref: 11094

Technical Co-ordinator (Full-time / Permanent / Kildare) The purpose of your role is to ensure the completion and provision of product technical information for both our sales and marketing teams as well as for customers with regard to specification completion and label sign off. Responsibilities: Approval of Product Case Labels, artwork and declarations in line with customer specific requirements & relevant legislation Physical verification of approved packaging / artwork / labelling pre FPR Work closely with customer technical contacts as required to ensure specification and artwork meets customer & legal requirements Product specification generation in line with customer and company requirements Maintaining specification and technical information up to date on customer database Provision of technical information to Sales & Marketing as requested within agreed timelines Support the Technical Officer in supplier approval- ensuring packaging, raw material, intermediate, factored good specifications maintained up to date and on file including customer 3rd party certification cert and reports - responsible for maintaining approved supplier list & supporting documentation. Support for Mass Balance / Traceability exercises and Customer Complaint Investigation as required. Deputise in the absence of the Technical Officer on providing technical information for technical projects. Requirements: Candidates must have a valid work permit for fulltime employment (e.g. Irish Citizen, EU Citizen, and Stamp 4) - No sponsorship available. Qualification in Food Science, Quality Management or related subject. At least 1 years' experience in a QA/QC role within a food industry. Experience in a role which includes specification writing and legal label sign off is a must. Familiarity with the requirements of online specification retailer systems would be a significant advantage. Fluency in English is essential + excellent communication skills to approach different audiences (seniors, suppliers and customers). Interested? The next step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Renata Kormann from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 6629120. Next Generation are specialists in Engineering, Data Science, Digital, Finance, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. All our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purpose. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Production Specialist

County Dublin Engineering & Life Sciences

Ref: 11013

Production Specialist An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Production Specialist within one of Ireland's largest Pharmaceutical companies who are expanding greatly this year. The focus of this role will be carrying out process investigations, identifying root cases and delivering process improvements. Responsibilities Responsible for pro-actively working on process improvement projects Troubleshoot any process investigations or issues that arise Lead changes to production processes Support the on-time release of product SME for production process Provide technical advice to validation studies and technical transfers Advise on any modifications required to enable process changes Key Requirements Relevant degree in Engineering or relevant discipline. 3 years of relevant experience within the Pharmaceutical or Medical device industry. Experience in Pharma or Healthcare manufacturing is heavily desired. Experience in a GMP Manufacturing facility The Next Step for you… Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Camila Ignacio from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 960 9773. Next Generation are specialists in Engineering, Data Science, Digital, Finance, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent; all our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purpose. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Software Developer

Dublin IT

Ref: 11093

A fantastic opportunity for a Software Developer has come up with a fast-growing Life Science organisation based in Dublin. Within the role you will develop and maintain a collection of software systems to support the organisations operations. You will be working in a fast paced, dynamic environment as part of a great team and in an organisation with an excellent, progressive culture. Career progression is encouraged and this is the perfect opportunity to develop your technical skills and professional career alongside business growth. You will be a hands on engineer who collaborates with many stakeholders in order to meet required business needs. What you will be doing in the role: Continuously work to improve the software used in the organisation. Support and maintain existing code and develop new code to support business needs. Design a testing and deployment framework. Provide support to the development and maintenance of comprehensive business requirements. Work with various stakeholders to convert business requirements in to successful results. You will need: 5+ years' experience in a Software Development or Engineering role, ideally with a focus on the backend. A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer/Data Science, Engineering or similar. Excellent knowledge and experience working with either Python or JavaScript. Strong experience working with Ruby on Rails. Strong experience working with Linux/Unix. A great understanding of software testing such as Unit and Integration. Experience working with Smart technologies such as Azure or AWS. Good experience implementing RESTful AP's. A good knowledge of relational databases. Proficiency working with SQL databases and ability to query SQL databases is a distinct advantage. Familiarity with version control software such as GIT is an advantage. You will have excellent organisational skills and be very conscientious. You will have superb written and verbal communication skills. The company will provide you with: The opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment in an exciting organisation where you will have extensive opportunity to develop your technical skillset and progress your career. Excellent remuneration and package on offer. The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Alan Harper from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 6629120. Next Generation are specialists in Engineering, Data Science, Digital, Finance, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations. Please note that all applications are treated with strict confidence Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent; all our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purposes. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Sales Executive

County Dublin Digital

Ref: 11092

Sales Executive Fantastic opportunity for a Sales Executive looking to take the next step in their career. An opportunity has come up within the corporate sales department of a fast growing hospitality company. The right candidate will be responsible for maximising the sales potential of properties in assistance with the rest of the commercial team. You will be focused on selling and upselling to new and existing corporate customers. Responsibilities: Working towards individual and company monthly targets To recognize and develop new accounts from the local corporate markets Secure and manage national corporate accounts by building and maintaining professional relationships with key bookers. Participate in all sales activities including tele sales, sales calls, research, corporate entertaining, and promotions. Establish relationships with all Dublin properties through regular calls, visits and to liaise with front of house staff. Attend weekly meetings at local property level with key staff Track leads from arrivals list & reception. Attend trade shows, networking events as and when required. To be flexible with regard to working hours, travel and place of work Requirements To have at least 1-2 year's experience in a similar role in the hospitality sector. Knowledge of Opera and GDS Systems desirable Proactive sales experience is a must. Ability to drive sales activity and revenue. Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English. What Next: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Nicole O' Connor from Next Generation Recruitment [email protected] or call 01 6498545. Next Generation are specialists in Data Science, Digital Marketing, Finance, Insurance & Financial Services, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain & Operations. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent; all our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purpose. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Cloud Engineer

South Dublin IT

Ref: 11077

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cloud Engineer with a growing Technology Organisation in Dublin South. This is a permanent role. Within the role you will be configuring and managing operational tasks for Azure services. You will be able to think outside of the box with a passion for developing team focused solutions to solve complicated engineering issues. You will architect cloud solutions across business and IT stacks. What you will be doing in the role. Cloud architecture and maintenance You will configure and maintain services within and Azure environment. You will be automating workloads where possible. Deploying/configuring Virtual machines. Making sure Azure resources are managed as code and integrated into Devops pipeline. Implementing monitoring solutions. Ensuring everything is GDPR and Info Sec compliant. What you will need: Experience in Agile/Scrum Automation experience with – Python, Shell Linux experience. Experience with Kubernetes, Docker. Experience with any of the following – Chef, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet. A passion for technology and ability to strive in a busy environment. Experience as a cloud or software engineering. Experience with storage backups. Experience with Azure is preferred however if you are strong with another cloud provider then this will be considered. The company will provide you with: An exciting opportunity to work in an innovative growing organisation where you will work with cutting edge technologies and be encouraged to progress your career and develop your technical skillset. Excellent salary and benefits package is on offer with this role. The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Oisín Geoghegan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 6629120. Next Generation are specialists in Engineering, Data Science, Digital, Finance, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Procurement and Operations Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside Of our organisation without your prior written consent; all our calls are recorded for Training and monitoring purpose. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our Website.

Quality Assurance Specialist

Naas Engineering & Life Sciences

Ref: 10954

Quality Assurance Specialist As a Quality Assurance Specialist you will play a vital role within the Quality Department ensuring the standards of all quality and food safety systems are maintained and in line with relevant legal requirements. You will be involved with audits (internal and external) as well as BRC inspections and will support NPD projects from a Quality perspective. Responsibilities: Develop, implement and maintain quality specifications and standards for the factory. Responsible for internal and external audits, BRC and Bord Bia inspections Support New Product Development department with production trials and quality checks for all new product launches. Management of Supplier activities including carrying out audits, risk assessments and detailing all records and specifications. Supplier audits on and off site for approval processes, reviews and in to resolve issues. Monitoring of supplier performance and providing feedback on quality levels frequently to suppliers and other departments on site. Approval of suppliers within different stages of the manufacturing process. Customer service representative for the company from a quality perspective Manage complaints efficiently and utilise other departments where necessary. Report detailed statistics on customer queries and complaints to the leadership. System and process development - identifying areas of risk and improvement Control of QMS documentation and ensuring compliance of QMS is always to company standard. Ensuring all stages of production are evaluated and verified and any issues dealt with in a timely manner Management of testing schedules in line with budget and production plans. Problem solving and compliance to ensure company KPIs are achieved Product management including shelf life analysis, quarantine checks and safety compliance. Requirements: Bachelor Degre in Food Science, Culinary Innovation or related subject 3-4 years' experience in Quality role within a Food Manufacturing environment, ideally Meat Processing, Bakery, Dairy, Read Meal, Frozen or Chilled products Working experience carrying out audits and inspections for BRC and Bord Bia Fluency in English is a must - Excellent communication skills to approach different audiences (seniors, suppliers and customers) Valid work permit for Fulltime employment, e.g. Stamp 4, EU Citizen, Stamp 1G (expire date Oct 2020 or later) - No sponsorship available Interested? The next step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Renata Kormann from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on +353 1 6629120. Next Generation are specialists in Engineering, Data Science, Digital, Finance, IT Contract, IT Permanent, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, Procurement & Operations. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. All our calls are recorded for training and monitoring purpose. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.