Quality Systems Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Systems Manager to join our team in Watergrasshill this dynamic role you will take the lead in developing implementing maintaining and constantly enhancing the sites Quality Management System (QMS). Youll play a crucial part in guaranteeing full compliance with BRCGS & Bord Bia standards customer-specific requirements and all applicable food safety and regulatory legislation ensuring excellence at every step.

This is a 1 year Fixed Term Contract.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Manage and maintain the site QMS in line with BRCGS & Bord Bia Food Safety Standard requirements.
• Ensure documentation procedures and records are accurate controlled and audit-ready.

Standards & Compliance

Ensure ongoing compliance with:

• BRCGS & Bord Bia Food Safety Standards
• Relevant food safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Relevant Customer standards

Audit Management

• Lead and coordinate all external and internal audits including BRCGS certification audits and customer audits
• Act as the primary contact for auditors and customers during site visits.
• Ensure timely close-out of non-conformances with robust root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Customer & Supplier Quality: Manage customer technical relationships relating to quality systems and compliance.

Internal Auditing & Verification

• Develop and manage the internal audit schedule.
• Ensure effective verification activities are in place (e.g. GMP audits glass & hard plastic audits traceability exercises).
• Review audit results and drive improvements across the site.
• Manage Pest Control on Site and close out of any NCs raised during Visits.
• Maintain the calibration matrix and co-ordinate with other departments ensuring all equipment is up to date.

Training & Development: Deliver internal training on QMS HACCP BRCGS requirements and customer standards.

Documentation Control: Manage document control systems ensuring version control approval and accessibility.

Incident Management: Support investigation of quality incidents complaints and non-conformances.

• Proven experience managing quality systems in a food manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standard.
• Experience leading audits and dealing with external auditors and customers.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety legislation.
• Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or equivalent) is desirable
• Experience with additional retailer standards (e.g. Musgraves Tesco Dunnes Lidl etc).

• Subsidized Canteen
• Further Education support - Youll have clear pathways for advancement supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to 500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
• Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income meaning you pay less tax!
• Long Service Awards - We recognise acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees

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Required Experience:

Manager