Quality Lead (Nightshift)
Location:
Carrickmacross
Reports To:
Quality Manager
Department:
Technical / Quality Assurance
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Nightshift
Purpose of the Role
To drive food safety and quality standards as part of the Technical Excellence agenda. This role works closely with the Production Stream to embed a strong food safety and quality culture, manage the Quality Technologists on site, and foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Culture
* Champion a culture of food safety across the site.
* Promote positive behaviours, coach team members, and lead root cause investigations.
* Ensure all team members are trained and competent to perform tasks safely.
* Drive safety improvements through behaviour-based safety observations.
Technical Strategy & Standards
* Develop technical excellence through training, coaching, and mentoring.
* Support delivery of the Technical Strategy and improvement of KPIs.
* Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
* Ensure strong operational knowledge of GMP, allergen control, and quality systems.
Team Leadership & Development
* Manage and develop the Quality Technologists team.
* Build strong relationships and foster a high-performing, engaged team.
* Train the team on OPEX tools and ensure adequate resources and capability.
* Promote a culture of learning, development, and continuous improvement.
* Communicate goals clearly and regularly through team forums and MySuccess.
* Recognise achievements and address performance issues constructively.
Operational Excellence (OPEX)
* Analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
* Ensure adherence to standard work through layered confirmation.
* Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Customer & Business Value
* Deliver the Quality agenda through production teams to ensure top-tier product quality.
* Act as a values champion and lead cultural survey action plans.
* Provide training and support to enable production teams to conduct routine food safety and quality inspections.
Skills & Knowledge
Skill / Knowledge Area Essential / Desirable Proficient written, numerical, and verbal communication Essential Fluency in English (oral and written) Essential Ability to record, interpret, and analyse key process data Essential Experience in Technical Standards Essential Problem-solving and troubleshooting Essential Proficiency in MS Office tools Desirable Understanding of lean tools and formal problem-solving Desirable In-depth understanding of relevant production processes Desirable
Qualifications
Qualification Essential / Desirable HACCP Level 4 Essential Diploma/Degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, or equivalent Desirable