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This innovative, fast-growing, technology driven food manufacturing business has quickly established itself as a market leader within Ireland. Demand for its services is growing and their customer base continues to expand.

Purpose

As part of this growth, they are seeking to appoint a Quality Control & Compliance Manager, reporting directly to the Managing Director, with responsibility to lead on all quality aspects of this fast moving, rapidly changing and dynamic food company. You’ll oversee and improve existing ISO 22000 Food Management and ISO 14001 Environmental Management accreditations. You will also provide advice and assistance to the management & production teams across all food safety matters and initiatives.

The role requires strong attention to detail and a self-motivated approach, working on your own initiative to drive standards whilst maintaining close working relationships with the management team, suppliers, customers and regulatory bodies.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continually improve ISO 22000 and ISO 14001 certification.

HACCP

SOPs

Calibration

Documentation control

Policies (Quality, Food Safety, Allergen & Environmental)

Traceability

Compliance to I.S. 340:2007

Liaise and respond to all external audits

Lead and undertake internal audits

Role Requirements

Third level Degree in a food or relevant science discipline.

Proven experience in a quality or compliance role within a food or catering environment.

In depth knowledge of food quality, health and safety.

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

A commitment to excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement.

The nature of the role and the company’s strong team-based culture means being on site 5 days per week at the Enniscorthy Head Office.

For more information on the role please contact duncan@intersearch.ie

• Put in place a strategic plan for the Production Unit and oversee its delivery collaborating with your senior peers and team members. Leverage Lean initiatives as programs and procedures are implemented, improve safety, quality and customer indicators, reduce waste, improve processes and labour efficiencies, and reduce direct operating expenses.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Quality and Production to optimise performance.
• Partner with external sites & groups within the global network to realise optimum value for the wider business.
• Manage staff levels, schedules and resources through cross-functional team relationships.
• Develop and manages Business Unit budgets.
• Nurture a risk-taking environment and encourages employees to reach for new milestones.
• Champion a strong Safety & Environmental culture.

• Communication, relationship building, coaching and developing people Operational excellence and lean thinking, with a systems mindset.
• Change management especially in area of culture. Organisational awareness and business acumen.
• Strong manufacturing line layout and flow competencies. Project management skills.
• Strategic and critical thinker Supply chain and capacity planning competencies.
• Financial management.

• Bachelor’s degree in a Manufacturing or Engineering discipline.
• At least 8/10+ years in an operations / production environment including 5+ years in a team leadership capacity.

• The Managing Director leads the team in all strategic and operational aspects.
• As head of all operations within the company, you are accountable for all sales, service, technical and commercial activities including the operational, local HR function.
• You build and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers and other partners, and maintain ongoing communication with key stakeholders.
• You are responsible for sales management, training, guiding, mentoring and developing the local Sales and Services Team.
• You manage various After Sales activities and services like spare parts, maintenance, calibration, installations, commissioning, process support and training.
• You provide first and second level customer support, as well as project management, especially for on-site services.
• You contribute to the continuous development of the company by exploring new markets, discovering potential clients and identify opportunities for sales and partnerships that align with the company´s goals.
• You set and track specific targets for revenue and business growth.
• You manage finance including financial planning and analysis, accounting, controlling, and other finance related tasks.
• You develop a strong and self-responsible service team for local and global services.
• You make sure that the global HR strategy is implemented locally at each site, and you will take advantage of our global HR services.

• You have a degree in Business Administration, Engineering or a comparable degree or training.
• You have sound knowledge and experience in sales, services, technical and commercial areas (ideally in the pharma or process industries).
• You have experience in project management and team leadership.
• You ensure a positive work culture and an environment of collaboration.
• You are solution and customer-oriented and have a talent for organizing things.
• Excellent representation and communication skills, resilience, and an entrepreneurial mindset round off your profile.

About the job

This innovative, fast-growing, technology driven manufacturing business has quickly established itself as a market leader within Ireland. Demand for its services is growing strongly and their customer base continues to expand.

Purpose

As part of this growth, they are creating a new role, reporting directly to the Managing Director, with responsibility for running all day-to-day administration including managing the existing team of 4 office staff.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing all administrative functions in this busy commercial operation. You’ll already have worked within similar businesses, so you’ll have strong leadership and decision making skills as well as excellent attention to detail. 

The role involves close communication across the business with other department managers, and the Managing Director, but also externally, dealing directly with customers. As well as strong communication skills and the ability to multitask, you’ll quickly learn to anticipate times of high demand, be able to identify problems and ensure solutions are found and delivered. 

If you’re as happy rolling up your sleeves on day-to-day administration issues as you are working to the Managing Director and supporting your management colleagues, then this opportunity might be your next step.

The nature of the role and the company’s strong team-based culture means being on site 5 days per week at the Enniscorthy Head Office.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day administrative operations to ensure productivity and optimum performance.Manage the current administration team and delegate daily & weekly tasks.Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to improve operational efficiencyLiaise with clients as required.Ensure effective communication and coordination between the administrative team and other departments

Role Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience working in a similar role Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.Proficient in Microsoft office and especially strong on MS Excel.Strong attention to detail, delegation and administration skills.

For more information on the role please contact duncan@intersearch.ie