Quality Assurance Officer

Kinisla; Charleville; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinisla is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer at the Charleville plant to ensure GMP-compliant production and lead audits. You will support accreditation maintenance, document control, and CAPA management while driving continuous quality improvements on site.

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will mentor staff, review production records, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and quality standards across our dairy operations.

Qualifications

• Experiences in a regulated Food or Pharmaceutical environment will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of GMP, Hygiene controls and Environmental Monitoring.
• Validation and HACCP principals.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving / questioning nature.
• Technical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Dedicated to driving improvement and raising standards.
• Team player.
• Previous SAP experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Quality Manager with maintenance of sites accreditations requirements and implementation of quality systems, special projects, reports and training needs.
• Assure product conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements by conducting systematic reviews of quality and production records, batch release, micro results review, document control, SOPs, specifications, training, audit support, supplier interactions, CAPA and NCR management, production and process controls, change control, validations, and procedural review.
• Lead and support internal and external audits to verify compliance with defined standards and codes of practice.
• Manage, mentor, and train staff in quality system procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Regulated environment

GMP knowledge

HACCP

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Technical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Continuous improvement

Team player

SAP experience

Job description

Quality Assurance Officer - Charleville

About the Role

Here at Kinisla, we're currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Officer to join our team at the Charleville cheese processing plant, home to the iconic Cheestrings brand. You will be reporting directly into the Quality Manager, your role will ensure compliance on the production floor and product produced to the highest of quality, completing and supporting internal and external audits. This is a full-time, permanent position.

What will I be doing?

Assist the Quality Manager with maintenance of sites various accreditations requirements and implementation of quality systems, special projects, reports and training needs.

Assure product conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements by conducting systematic reviews of quality and production records. Batch Release, Micro results review Document Control, Internal SOP's, Specifications, training, Internal and External audit support, Supplier interactions, CAPA and NCR management, production and process controls, Change Control, Validations, procedural review and creation.

Achieve quality standards and adherence to GMP through management of the Quality Compliance Auditing team and process to deliver agreed product specifications as defined in quality standards and policies.

Ensure that the internal Quality audits are carried out to verify compliance against defined standards and codes of practice. Accountable for managing the resolution and close out of issues, incidents which have been identified as part of the audit process.

Managing, mentoring, and training staff in our quality system procedures and the general regulatory compliance requirements.

What do I need to be successful?

• Experiences in a regulated Food or Pharmaceutical environment will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of GMP, Hygiene controls and Environmental Monitoring.
• Validation and HACCP principals.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving / questioning nature.
• Technical aptitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Dedicated to driving improvement and raising standards.
• Team player.
• Previous SAP experience an advantage.

About Kinisla

Kinisla is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kinisla is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 28 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. Globally, Kinisla employs over 1,700 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

At Kinisla, we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kinisla and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic backgroun