Quality Assurance Specialist

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement and uphold quality assurance standards and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Business.

Core Responsibilities

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Assist with the implementation and development of the site QMS in line with the standards to which it operates (ISO 9001, HACCP, FEMAS, BRC Storage and Distribution and GDP)
• Ensure all aspect of the QMS are implemented, documented, and maintained across the group
• Understand and work to compliance with internal procedures and policies and with the standards to which the Business operates
• Promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across the Business
• Lead investigations into Quality System related issues/non-conformances to ensure a thorough root cause analysis and assignment of appropriate corrective and preventative actions
• Assure the suitability of assigned compliance actions and associated closure timelines before approval and formal entry into the site QM system.
• Write, review and approve internal procedures and documentation in accordance with Company policies and the relevant standards
• Maintain and control the Document Management System
• Collect and correlate data for the monitoring and measuring of the QMS, whilst tracking and trending issues and patterns to identify opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate and compile the monthly Quality Systems KPI and Metric reporting activity, both internally and externally
• Interface with other Departments on a regular basis to ensure compliance with the QMS and offer support when require
• Participate in site initiatives such as Continuous Improvement projects in order to promote business performance improvements
• Prepare, attend and document where necessary any stakeholder or customer meetings

Auditing

• Lead and participate in audits and their preparation in line with the Internal Audit schedule, ensuring audits are accurately documented and communicated
• Support of third-party audits and management of audit readiness throughout the business
• Post audit follow up and reporting both internally and externally on action completion and
  verification of effectiveness to ensure audit findings are closed out satisfactory
• Track audit results for KPI reporting
• Coordinate on-site Quality inspections such as housekeeping and food safety audits

Experience Required:

• Primary Degree in Science, Food Science or related field
• 2-3 years of experience working in the food, pharma, chemicals or logistics industry
• Previous experience of ISO 9001 / FEMAS / BRC is desirable but not essential
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining high-quality standards
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills with the ability to engage with people at all levels and develop effective relationships
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Capable of working on own initiative
• Strong computer skills
• Flexible approach with an ability to adjust to changing priorities

Our Vision

Everyone at Chemco is united behind a vision of our company growing and evolving as we march towards the future.

We have built our company on strong family foundations and as our team expands, new members introduce new expertise, new experiences, and new insights, further strengthening our business. We recognise that we are only as strong as our team members and so we will continue to search out, recruit and develop exceptional talent.

If this sounds like a position, you would be interested in please apply with CV and details of relevant qualifications to recruit@chemco.ie

Chemco Ireland Ltd is committed to recruiting people with the right skills, expertise and qualifications that contribute positively to the values and aims of the company. Chemco Ireland Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Offer of employment is subject to two satisfactory reference checks and a pre-employment medical.

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