Quality Assurance Technician

Staffline Recruitment are currently seeking applicants for a Quality Assurance Technician to work on our client site Baileys, based in Nangor road, Clondalkin south Dublin.

Baileys is the world's number 1 selling liqueur brand and is one of Diageo's global priority brands. The Baileys brand continues to grow through increased distribution of Baileys original Irish cream and a consistent Innovation agenda.
Reporting into the Risk and Compliance Manager the Quality Assurance Technician will drive the quality agenda on site.

This role will have site wide responsibilities and is key to ensuring the site achieve its' KPIs in the quality function.

Working Times

We operate a rotating two cycle shift pattern

Shift A Monday to Thursday 7AM -4PM
Shift B Monday to Thursday 3PM - Midnight

During peak (July to November) Candidates will be required to work every second Friday from 7am.

Discription of duties

• Ensure all manufactured goods are produced according to quality specifications and comply with government regulations and standards
  
  
• Microbiological and shelf life analysis, interpretation and associated trending of results and follow up of raw materials testing.
  
  
• Training of all operations personnel in quality and hygiene standards.
  
  
• Collating data and preparing reports containing information relating to quality such as KPI data, supplier faults, inter site comparison of results against those of suppliers and delivering monthly data reports to both Baileys sites and the wider business.
  
  
• Daily management of the lab including ordering consumables and preparation of reagents.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Essential qualifications and experience

• Third level degree in a food related science
• Advanced food hygiene certificate
• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a manufacturing industry
• Computer literate
• Experience of using microbiological analysis techniques and interpreting results

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of ISO standards
• Practical experience of conducting a Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Plan

Capabilities

• Drive to deliver, focus and prioritise whilst having the courage to challenge ways of working.
• Ability to energise and influence others and display the confidence to make a difference.
• An inquisitive nature and ability to generate ideas in order to help improve overall performance.
• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues at all levels and departments of the organisation.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 Annual leave days per year
• 4 day working week
• Subsidised Canteen on-site
• Free Access to on-site Gym
• Discount on Diageo products.