Quality & Sustainability Coordinator

Lidl Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary progression

Holidays 20–25 days

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Hybrid work model

On-site gym

Job summary

Lidl Ireland is seeking a detail-oriented Quality & Sustainability (Q&S) Coordinator to join our Q&S team. The role involves managing databases, emails, product withdrawals, and sampling for sensory panels, while preparing group review information and supporting audits.

You will liaise with suppliers and internal teams to drive corrective actions, ensure ISO 9001 compliance, and help meet KPIs in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Third-level degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Food Safety, Quality Management, Science).
• Highly organised and able to work towards tight deadlines.
• Excellent administration skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete tasks per the Q&S manual.
• Manage product issues with suppliers and internal departments.
• Action product withdrawals and present Q&S data ahead of reviews.
• Purchase samples for sensory panels.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance.
• Prepare management reports to track goals.
• Support audits and adhoc projects in Q&S.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Education

Third-level degree in Food Safety/Quality Management/Science

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.

Summary

From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team. We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Quality & Sustainability (Q&S) Coordinator to join our Quality & Sustainability team. The Quality & Sustainability Coordinator will be managing databases and shared email inboxes, completing product withdrawals, purchasing samples for sensory taste panels, preparing product group review information as well as ad hoc projects and administrative tasks as required. We are looking for someone with a food safety background who is highly organised and adaptable to join our experienced team.

What you'll do

Coordination and completion of tasks as per the Q&S manual such as:

• Managing product issues and liaising with suppliers and internal departments to investigate and receive corrective actions
• Actioning product withdrawals
• Compiling and presenting Q&S relevant data ahead of product group reviews for the buying department
• Purchasing samples for sensory taste panels
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 90001 standards
• Completion of relevant projects assigned to the Q&S department
• Preparing reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment
• Complying with business processes and procedures to enhance quality, efficiency and output, including partaking in international audits and visits, and adhering to established KPIs
• Performing other duties and responsibilities, as assigned

What you'll need

• Third-level degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline is required (e.g. Food Safety, Quality Management, Science)
• Highly organised and able to work towards tight deadlines
• Excellent administration skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve targets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative skills with knowledge of Google Workspace
• Full driving licence required
• German is beneficial but not essential

What you'll receive

• €37,500 rising to €51,000 after 3 years
• 20 days holidays per annum rising to 25 days after 2 years
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and ongoing development from an experienced team member
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Hybrid working model - up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.