QA Officer

QA Officer

The successful candidate will have excellent experience in a similar role within the Food or Feed Industry, extensive knowledge of food/feed safety systems and will be a motivated team player. The candidate will be part of the Quality Team with a leading role in standards and company culture.

QA Role

• Design, implement and take responsibility for quality procedures and promote continuous improvement.
• Conduct daily checks across the site to verify compliance.
• Manage the sampling and analysis laboratory programme and practices.
• Plan and conduct internal and supplier audits.
• Stay abreast of Customer policies and requirements and report upon matters likely to impact upon existing practices.
• Participate in Supplier review meetings and maintain a performance rating for each Supplier.
• Co-ordinate and handle customer complaints.
• Co-ordinate the annual calibration of all test and measuring devices.
• Monitor hygiene performance against documented cleaning schedules by managing a programme of verification activities involving visual checks and test procedures.
• Work with and co-ordinate with all other quality and regulatory staff to share information and update.
• Report to the operation manager via the head of quality and regulatory affairs.

Regulatory Affairs Role

• Ensure compliance with regulations set by various authorities depending on the industry ie Dept of Ag for ABP and feed division.
• Maintain familiarity with company product ranges.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines.
• Liaise and negotiate with regulatory authorities.
• Ensure that regulatory obligations are met and submissions meet strict deadlines.
• Prepare and maintain documentation.
• Be the contact person in regards to audits and inspections, manage the interactions during the audit and ensure follow-ups are completed.

Essential Requirements

• 3rd Level degree in Food Science/Quality/Food technology/Animal nutrition or related
• 4+ years’ experience in a similar role within the Food/Feed Industry
• Knowledge of quality standards and regulations (e.g. ISO9001, GMP, BRC, HACCP)
• Internal & supplier auditing experience
• Strong IT skills
• A motivated team player with excellent communication skills
• Flexible to the needs of the business