Quality Assistant

Location Dublin
Discipline: FMCG & Food Production
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £pension, hybrid, health insurance,
Contact name: Next Generation

Contact email: megan.oconnor@nextgeneration.ie
Job ref: JOB-13782_1711032388
Published: over 1 year ago

Position Title: Quality Assistant (Hybrid)

Reporting to: Quality Manager

Location: Co. Wicklow

Job Purpose:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented individual to join our Quality Team as a Quality Assistant. The primary objective of this role is to provide crucial support to the Quality Manager in ensuring the timely and accurate dissemination of information to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

  • Maintain compliance with our internal Quality Management System by effectively managing and administering documents, records, and procedures.
  • Uphold Accredited Quality and Feed/Food Safety Standards, including BRC, ISO 9001, FEMAS, and UFAS.
  • Liaise with suppliers to verify the accuracy of quality and technical information.
  • Prepare for and facilitate external audits of the company.
  • Draft and distribute documentation to customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
  • Respond promptly to data requests from customers, including questionnaires and technical inquiries.
  • Review supplier documentation, including COFAs, and conduct risk assessments.
  • Create and verify specifications.

Ideal candidate:

  • Bachelors Degree of relevant discipline
  • At least 3 years experience working within a Quality related role coming from pharma, food or of similar discipline.
  • Experience of ISO 9001/2015, ISO 22000, FEMAS, UFAS and/or BRC Standards.
  • Experience conducting internal audits.
  • Ability to multi task and strong attention to detail.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension contribution
  • Healthcare contribution
  • Hybrid working