Compliance Officer

Dawn Meats; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawn Meats is seeking a Compliance Officer for the Kildare site to protect the integrity of the company through proactive FSQ leadership. You will report to the Food Safety and Quality Manager and drive continuous improvement across HACCP, traceability, hygiene, and supplier approvals.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, development of staff, and maintaining compliance with company standards while boosting the overall Food Safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Food Safety and Quality sector.
• Strong understanding of HACCP and QA practices.
• Experience with internal audits and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee FSQ activities including micro results and trending.
• Lead internal audits and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure traceability across the site and maintain Quality Systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Hygiene Systems

ERP management systems

Attention to detail

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Interpersonal negotiation

Food safety principles

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Audit software

Job description

Job Title:

Compliance Officier

Reporting to:

Food Safety and Quality Manager

Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Kildare town, Co. Kildare

Role Summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has skills and experience within the Food Safety and Quality sector who wants to take an exciting next step in their career. The Compliance Officer is responsible for protecting, at all times, the integrity of the Company through positive and constructive actions and attitude.

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Site FSQ Manager, this role is responsible for developing and overseeing the following areas within the FSQ function:

• Micro results/trending
• Internal audits
• Traceability
• Management of site Quality Systems
• HACCP
• Site Hygiene and Supplier approval
• Pest control

The role will have full responsibility of these activities according to the standards depicted by the business, whilst driving the development of the Quality System and enhancing the Food Safety culture across the site. In addition to delivering these results, the Compliance Officer will provide strong leadership and ensure the continuous development of employees, proactively review processes and will oversee compliance with company standards, with overall accountability for the department in all areas.

Qualifications

Key Skills

• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office, Hygiene Systems, and ERP management systems.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and describe procedures.
• Self-motivate with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and positive attitude.
• Good interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of food safety principles

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