Quality Manager

North Cork Creameries are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager (powder department) to join our dynamic team in Kanturk. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage a team in a fast-paced GMP food environment. Core Responsibilities:  Maintain all relevant quality accreditations for North Cork Creameries powder department  Manage operations in a manner which adheres and complies with current BRC, DAFM and customer standards at all times   Support and drive the Quality agenda and build strong working relationships with all other Departments   Develop and implement a Critical Food Safety Risk Assessment process   Assist in maintaining our TACCP/VACCP risk assessment programme   Capture and ensure all non-conformances are dealt with expediently with all root cause actions closed out and projects initiated as required  Ensure all customer complaints and non-conformances are effectively recorded/actioned/closed  Implement and manage the Quality Management System, generating and approving relevant GMP documentation, and managing risks, quality events, and CAPAs  Manage specifications for all products and implement a regular monitoring schedule flow with all stakeholders to review all products against specification  Prepare/manage and conduct all internal audits  Manage and ensure diligent product traceability, laboratory testing programs and product testing   Work closely with Commercial and Plant Operations teams in the areas of quality program management, inspection coordination and testing requirements  Implement and manage all necessary internal quality assurance systems and infrastructure to support company growth  Develop employees through training, monitoring, and mentoring Experience in dairy or food industry is a preferred but not essential. The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and other tasks may be required as needed. Experience & Skills Requirements:  Minimum 3rd level degree in a science-based discipline.  Minimum of 2- 5 years Quality / Technical Management experience in a food manufacturing environment.   Knowledge and experience implementing Quality Systems, BRC Global Food Safety Standard.  Strong knowledge of HACCP, TACCP, VACCP and Food Fraud   Strong regulatory knowledge for both product and process  Quality risk-based thinking and decision-making ability  Excellent interpersonal skills  Strong computer application skills (Word, Power Point, Excel)  Collaborative "can do" attitude   Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team   North Cork Creameries is an equal opportunities employer.