Quality Controller
Kepak Group, Ireland
Job Description
Kepak is one of Ireland’s leading meat producers with 15 manufacturing plants in Ireland and the UK. Meat craft, trusted quality and excellent service are the pillars of our proud heritage. At Kepak we are looking for people who are as passionate about food as we are. At Kepak, our ambition to grow as a business is equalled only by our ambition to grow the careers and personal satisfaction of our people.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Quality Controller will work in a team ensuring that the factory maintains its high levels of quality control and food safety through a process of data collection and monitoring. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory amp; statutory requirements.
This is a fantastic role for someone looking to develop their career.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance to the GMP and Hygiene standards on site
Complete preoperational hygiene inspections and report findings
Complete daily intake checks on incoming raw materials against defined specification
Raise non conformances to suppliers where necessary and manage non-conformance reporting
Complete and record daily quality inspections including label verification, metal detection
Complete and record daily quality inspections against product specifications
Complete daily GMP compliance checks throughout the site
Complete micro sampling according to SOP and review of micro results and actions required
Perform routine traceability checks
Printing and inspecting of new product labels at new product set up
Assist in management of customer queries and complaints
Assist in administration of Food Safety Management System
Work as part of the site team liaising with operations, supply chain and planning.
Requirements
PC literacy and strong communication/organizational skills
Excellent standard of spoken and written English
Experience of dealing with meat/food production/chilled food a distinct advantage
Ability to work independently and on own initiative
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Benefits
- Access to health insurance discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted on-site canteen
- Pension scheme