Quality Control Technician

Inform3 Recruitment; Castleblayney; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Quality Control Technician in Co. Monaghan. The role focuses on maintaining product specifications and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant qualification and at least 1 year of experience in QA/QC within food manufacturing, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Responsibilities include implementing food safety systems, conducting audits, and collaborating with production teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years+ QA/QC experience in a Food Manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of auditing and quality management techniques such as HACCP.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the Food Safety Management system.
• Conduct internal audits and work with management on close-outs.
• Manage projects and ensure completion within timeframes.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

3rd level qualification in a Food Science related discipline

Job description

Job Title – Quality Control Technician

Job Location – Co. Monaghan

Salary – €35K - €40K BOE

Role Overview:

INFORM3 are recruiting for a Quality Control Technician for our successful Manufacturing client based in County Monaghan. You will be reporting to the Technical Manager on a regular basis and act as a crucial link in maintaining product specifications and customer satisfaction while contributing to continuous improvement and problem‑solving within the production environment. The Quality Control Technician will work closely with production supervisors and operatives to ensure food safety, compliance, and product standards are always maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development, implementation, and monitoring of the Food Safety Management system, including the HACCP plan, pre‑requisite programme and documented SOPs within the business.
• To conduct Internal audits across the site and communicate the results of internal audits and work with Management and supervisors on effective close outs.
• Own and manage projects, ensuring completion within agreed timeframes and involving key stakeholders.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles daily in problem‑solving, root cause analysis, and change management.
• Proactively identify and address hazards to prevent risks to product safety, initiate corrective and preventative actions, and oversee their effective implementation to address problems and drive continuous improvement.
• To analysis Production Quality KPI’s and proactively report trends and liaise with production teams in problem solving.
• Manage external non‑conformance and complete complaint investigations, to ensure a rigorous approach to root cause analysis and that corrective and preventative actions are put in place in a timely manager.
• Collaborate with Production and Maintenance Management to set standards, solve problems, and implement corrective actions.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• 3rd level qualification in a Food Science related discipline.
• Minimum 1 years+ QA/QC experience in Food Manufacturing environment & Quality systems.
• Knowledge of auditing, quality standards and systems, quality management techniques such as HACCP, Process Control, knowledge of food legislation, GFSI standards including BRC.
• Proven track record of achievement in continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Excel & IT systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

For more information surrounding the role, feel free to contact Caolán McConville on 015 314 886.

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