Quality Control & Production Professional

Company Details Confidential; Navan; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Navan is seeking a Quality Control & Production Professional to ensure compliance with Irish and EU food safety standards. You will implement quality management systems, conduct product testing, and maintain documentation for audits. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in food production are required, along with familiarity with grains and milling processes. This is an experienced level position with opportunities for hands-on responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or milling operations.
• Familiarity with grains and millets.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HACCP and Quality Management Systems.
• Conduct sampling and testing of materials for compliance.
• Maintain quality documentation and records.

Skills

Quality Management Systems

HACCP

Good Manufacturing Practices

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Process-control skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Quality Control & Production Professional

Reddot Mills Limited, Unit 12/13, Meath Ent C, Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 TKX6

As a Quality Control & Production Professional, you will ensure that Reddot Mills’ flour products consistently meet Irish and EU food safety and quality standards. The role combines hands‑on production work with quality and regulatory responsibilities, ensuring that every stage of production from raw grain intake to finished flour complies with HACCP, ISO 22000, HSE, and EHO requirements, with full product traceability and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Quality Management Systems (QMS) across all milling and packaging operations.
• Carry on day‑to‑day production activities, ensuring product consistency, hygiene, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct sampling and testing of raw materials, intermediate, and finished products to verify compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Perform in‑process quality checks during milling and blending to verify compliance with product specifications.
• Maintain comprehensive production and quality documentation, including batch records, process parameters, and traceability logs.
• Coordinate preventive‑maintenance schedules with mill operators to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support production planning by tracking yields, waste, and efficiency metrics for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure consistent supply of high‑quality raw materials.
• Prepare and maintain records for food safety and regulatory audits conducted by the FSAI and EHO.
• Train production staff on hygiene, food safety, and process‑control procedures to uphold compliance and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, preferably in any discipline, combined with relevant experience in food production or milling operations.
• Prior hands‑on experience in flour milling, grain handling, or food manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with grains and millets, including chickpeas, jowar (sorghum), ragi (finger millet), bajra (pearl millet), wheat, amaranth, horse gram, and rice.
• Good understanding of HACCP, GMP, and ISO 22000 standards.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and process‑control skills.
• Familiarity with production machinery, sampling techniques, and calibration procedures.
• Ability to work effectively across production and quality functions to ensure compliance, efficiency, and product consistency.

Career Level

Experienced [Non‑Managerial]