Food Safety & Quality Control Officer/Co-ordinator - Wexford

Our client, is a family-run business in the food production industry, known for our commitment to delivering high-quality, delicious foods are expanding our team and are looking for a passionate and experienced individual to join this expanding business.

Position Overview:

As a Food Safety and Quality Control Co-ordinator/Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring that products meet both legal and customer standards. The position will be split between hands-on work on the production floor (80%) and administrative duties (20%). You will be responsible for maintaining and improving food safety practices, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and managing quality systems within production operations.

Main Duties:

Maintain the Food Safety and Quality system in line with legislative requirements and customer standards.
Understand and apply all legal, regulatory, and food safety requirements to the business.
Manage finished product specifications to ensure quality and compliance.
Complete customer questionnaires and support in customer complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and reporting.
Control and maintain documentation for the Food Safety Management System.
Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the new digital FSQ system, including master data management.
Manage production documentation such as batch records, ensuring proper completion and filing for full traceability of all products.
Conduct food safety audits and manage internal audits, implementing an audit schedule and ensuring timely follow-up on action items.
Support third-party audits, including the closure of corrective actions.
Record and address non-conformances promptly, conducting root cause analysis.
Drive continuous improvements in Food Safety and Quality, fostering a strong culture of food safety within the team.
Lead the role of HACCP Team Leader, ensuring that reviews and risk assessments are scheduled, actioned, and closed out.
Organise and ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual meetings are held.
Promote improvements in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and working practices across the team.
Ensure allergen controls are in place, adequate, and properly maintained.
Manage calibration and testing programs for all plant equipment.
Supervise and coordinate the sampling and testing of finished goods and environmental testing, including dispatching samples to external labs.
Participate in various improvement projects as required.
Undertake other duties as directed by the Managing Director or Food Safety Manager.

Qualifications:

A relevant food safety qualification (usually Level 3 or higher)
Supervisory-level HACCP certification (Level 3 or 4)
Experience in food safety/quality systems (HACCP, GMP, BRCGS, etc.)

Key Requirements:

Industry Experience: Previous experience working within the food manufacturing industry is essential.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of HACCP principles and systems.
Quality & Compliance: Good knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and experience managing quality systems.
BRC and QMark: It would prove a distinct advantage for applicants to have hands-on experience with assisting a company with BRC and QMark accreditation.
Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work independently when required.
Attention to Detail: Strong organisational and administrative skills with a high degree of accuracy.
Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership with the ability to promote a positive food safety culture, build teamwork, resolve issues professionally, and drive operational excellence on the production floor.
Coaching & Development: A hands-on approach to coaching and developing teams, ensuring consistent application of food safety and quality standards.
Passion for Quality: A genuine drive to deliver safe, high-quality food products.