Quality and Production Co Ordinator
Location: Waterford
Full Time / Permanent
€35,000 (DoE)

Quality & Production Coordinator

Optimize Recruitment are proud to partner with our client, a leading company within the food industry, to recruit a Quality & Production Coordinator to join their team in Co. Waterford.

This is a hands-on role reporting to the Quality Manager, with responsibility for supporting quality systems, supplier and customer requirements, product specifications, audits and continuous improvement across the business.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Support the ongoing management and development of the company’s Quality Assurance system in line with internationally recognised standards.
• Coordinate supplier approvals, assessments and regular supplier visits, ensuring compliance with agreed quality and product requirements.
• Manage product specifications and technical documentation, working with suppliers and customers to maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
• Investigate customer quality complaints and queries, ensuring issues are addressed and followed through in a timely manner.
• Conduct internal quality and ERP system audits, identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiencies and compliance.
• Assist with maintaining quality documentation and SOPs, ensuring these remain aligned with operational and certification requirements.
• Complete quality and process checks on trade documentation and contracts, along with customer and supplier quality-related paperwork.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly quality reports, providing clear information on quality performance and key areas of focus.
• Support annual audits and certification requirements, helping maintain the company’s quality standards.
• Deliver quality training and guidance to employees while supporting a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience within food manufacturing and/or a relevant 3rd level qualification.
• Working knowledge of BRCGS standards.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Good understanding of relevant food legislation.
• A willingness to undertake training and mentoring to develop within the role.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Quality and Production Co Ordinator position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14915

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