Food Safety & Quality Technical Specialist

Join Our Family at Musgrave

La Rousse Foods

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our team as an FSQ Specalist. 

This role is responsible for providing Food Safety & Quality support at each of the stages along the supply chain, including supplier, raw material intake, production, product management and Customer.

What You'll be doing:

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of the sites Food Safety & Quality Management systems and all associated procedures, policies, and records.  
  • Ensure products produced are meeting specification through internal monitoring procedures and product assessments.
  • Responsibility for Product specifications – raw material, finished product (including nutrional information) and process (QAS).
  • Responsible for ensuring the Product Quality Inspection points are being effectively optimised to improve product quality awareness throughout the business and ensure a consistent product quality approach is achieved.
  • Responsible for following key activities including but not limited to:
    • Daily, Weekly, Monthly QC Checks as per TS activity plan to ensure site & product FS&Q Standards are being maintained.
    • HACCP/CCP Verification checks.
    • Product inspection – raw material, in process and finished product.
    • Cleaning verification checks and environmental hygiene monitoring.
    • Ensuring product testing schedule is being adhered to.  Results trending.
    • Supplier Approval
    • Product Validations.
    • Equipment calibration
    • Micro sampling
    • Internal audits e.g., hygiene and glass audits
  • Co-ordinate customer complaints investigation, liaising with relevant stakeholders both internal and external, including the consumer to successfully close-out.
  • Non-conformance reporting and corrective action implementation.
  • Review and maintain quality documents.
  • Ensure full product traceability is maintained at all stages of the process.
  • Attend all meetings as request by direct report and engage positively and contribute to same.
  • Completion of Project work as directed by the Food Safety and Quality Team to improve Food Safety and Quality initiatives within the Musgrave business.
  • Ensure Compliance with ISO and FSSC 22000 standards and customer standards

What we are looking for: 

  • Science/ Food Science Qualification Essential – Diploma level at a minimum.
  • Minimum 1 years QA/QC experience in Food Manufacturing environment is desirable.
  • Computer literate
  • Flexibility, quick learner, problem solver, good communication and organisational skills.
  • Have the ability to work on one’s own initiative as well as part of a team. 
  • High attention to detail, problem solver and strong communication skills.

What we Offer or Why Musgrave:

Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your expertise and vision.

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