Overview
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
o Champion a culture of food safety across the site.
o Promote positive behaviours, coach team members, and lead root cause investigations.
o Ensure all team members are trained and competent to perform tasks safely.
o Drive safety improvements through behaviour-based safety observations.
* Technical Strategy & Standards
o Develop technical excellence through training, coaching, and mentoring.
o Support delivery of the Technical Strategy and improvement of KPIs.
o Lead root cause analysis of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
o Ensure strong operational knowledge of GMP, allergen control, and quality systems.
* Team Leadership & Development
o Manage and develop the Quality Technologists team.
o Build strong relationships and foster a high-performing, engaged team.
o Train the team on OPEX tools and ensure adequate resources and capability.
o Promote a culture of learning, development, and continuous improvement.
o Communicate goals clearly and regularly through team forums and MySuccess.
o Recognise achievements and address performance issues constructively.
* Operational Excellence (OPEX)
o Analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
o Ensure adherence to standard work through layered confirmation.
o Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Customer & Business Value
o Deliver the Quality agenda through production teams to ensure top-tier product quality.
o Act as a values champion and lead cultural survey action plans.
o Provide training and support to enable production teams to conduct routine food safety and quality inspections.
Skills & Knowledge
* Essential: 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
* Desirable: Proficiency in MS Office tools
* Desirable: Understanding of lean tools and formal problem-solving
* Desirable: In-depth understanding of relevant production processes
Qualifications
* Essential: HACCP Level 4
* Desirable: Diploma/Degree in Food Safety, Food Technology, or equivalent
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Quality Assurance
* Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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