Job Description
Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description: Quality Officer This is a permanent onsite position Based in Belview, Co Kilkenny This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the start-up of Kilkenny Cheese Limited. Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirln and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility is to be located at a greenfield site adjacent to Tirlns specialised nutrition facility at Belview, Co Kilkenny.Kilkenny Cheese is a joint venture between Tirln and Dutch family business Royal A-ware, a 130-year-old company with strong positions in EU and global markets. The facility is located at a greenfield site adjacent to Tirlns specialized nutrition facility at Belview, Co. Kilkenny.Rooted in our rich heritage of family farming and embedded in our communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of our farmers and their high-quality ingredients to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to our milk pool of three billion litres, we now export innovative products and tailored ingredients solutions to be enjoyed in more than 100 countries.Royal A-ware is a traditional Dutch family business with a passion for food and with a strong entrepreneurial attitude. Demand-led, we offer our clients tailored products and services. In recent years investments have been made in the development and management of own supply chains resulting in independence, efficiency, and flexibility. We are specialized in producing, ripening, cutting, and packaging cheese, and also produce and package cream and fresh dairy products. ROLE SUMMARY Based in Belview in South Kilkenny the role reports to the Quality Manager and is responsible for leading out quality management activities across the site. This role is responsible for reducing the occurrence of defects against quality standard across the site. The role will involve collaboration with all stakeholders to continuously improve performance to quality standard and to drive all Quality-relevant Corrective and Preventative actions to timely and effective completion KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain the Food Safety Quality Management System (FSQMS) and ensure ongoing compliance to FSSC22000, version 6, Halal, Kosher, Bord Bia Grass Fed and DAFM requirements. Liaise with certifying bodies and customers on all matters relating to registration and audits. Verify closure of non-conformities with certification bodies & manage the audit nonconformity data base. Ensure the site is always audit ready, Introduce new systems and procedures where appropriate. Undertake regular systems and GMp audits of the FSQMS - as per the internal audit schedule. Regular GMP site audits (site housekeeping, operational hygiene & personnel hygiene) - drive hygiene improvements on site. Ensure corrective actions are undertaken to address non conformities found. Management of Hygiene / GMP introductory and annual refresher training for all employees. Management of key quality systems elements such as the non- conformance system, customer complaints and CAPA, risk management, validation, quality audit (internal and external), document control, calibration, supplier quality. Supplier Approval / Service Providers. Supplier & Service Provider Performance monitoring Work with suppliers on quality related issues. Ensure all dealings are professional and good relationships are maintained at all times. Management of Supplier complaints. Manage all quality related aspects relating to new production introductions. In collaboration with the Quality manager, communicate with the Aware sites in NL in relation to PWA product where appropriate. Manage downgraded product & issue deviation reports as needed. Management and ownership of the Change Control system in KCL. One Point Lesson development & delivery. These will come from Customer complaints, deviation reports and RCAs. Update quality documentation and communicate to carry forward lessons learned from quality concerns. Site Pest Control Programme. Implementation & maintenance of VACCP & TACCP. EXPERIENCE Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent ideally. A minimum of 5 years in a large Dairy, Food or Pharmaceutical company with relevant experience in Quality Assurance, Food Safety & Process Improvement in an operational environment Aptitude for operational processes, working with cross- functional teams, Lean and continuous improvement Experience in Auditing and facilitating Corrective Action, preferably in a Dairy / Food production environment Demonstrate high technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment Computer literate (Microsoft Office suite & a working knowledge of SAP) Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders Knowledge of Dairy products, processes and recipes an advantage Possesses motivational skills oriented towards encouraging peoples best performance possible PERSON PROFILE Knowledge of Dairy or similar food processing industry Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you?! Then why not register your experience & sign up for career /careers. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion Tirln embraces diversity, equal opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building diverse teams where different perspectives drive innovation and growth. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can bring their true self to work and achieve their full potential. At Tirln, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. At Tirln our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more. Tirln owns leading consumer and agri brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln is a Values Based Organisation - Skills: motivated individual good interpersonal skills influencing skills