Quality Coordinator

Tirlán, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.

Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.

We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,200 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.

Role Profile:

Based on the Tirlán Monaghan UHT Dairy Processing Plant, the role reports to the Quality Operations Manager. The role will support the onsite and third party Lab testing of a range of high quality in process and finished milk products. This role is required to work on a shift basis, and will be on a fixed term basis, until end of May 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and co-ordinate the efficient sampling and testing of designated raw materials, intermediates and finished goods in accordance with defined test schedules;
• Ensure an effective system is in place for managing all samples and standards in line with agreed test/sampling plan;
• Co-ordinate the dispatch of samples to the appropriate 3rd party labs within agreed timelines. Manage the results generated in these labs in accordance with agreed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Drive improvements in GMP and GDP on site;
• Release product from SAP as required;
• Complete compliance checks on hygiene and labelling at defines intervals;
• Liaise with production staff, Quality Operations Manager / Site Quality Head with regard to QC status of products;
• Ensure QC data trends are updated and displayed and that all plant personnel are aware of the quality status of the product and process;
• Constantly drive improvements regarding GMP/ GLP/GDP;
• Ensure any non-conformances are recorded and acted upon promptly;
• Provide support for production trials, root cause analysis and improvement projects as required;
• Ensuring all Lab instrumentation in use in the plant is maintained and calibrated and that all results derived from them are valid;
• Ensure all appropriate personnel trained and competency assessed on the use of testing equipment;
• Ensure the laboratory operates safe working practices maintaining a clean & tidy workplace. Actively seek to improve laboratory working practices and methods;
• Complete laboratory tests as required;
• Complete GMP audits;
• Support all external audit preparation activities / regulatory inspections as requested;
• Manage sections of the quality system that are assigned by the Site Quality Head;
• Complete customer complaint & deviation investigations as advised;
• Fulfil any other reasonable responsibility or duty as identified or requested by the Quality Ops Manager/ Site Quality Head

Key Requirements:

• Third Level Degree in Science or equivalent (preferable)
• Quality experience – 6 months or more
• Industry Lab experience in the Dairy and or Food & Beverage sector;
• Highly skilled in troubleshooting, fault finding & root cause analysis on plant/process issues;
• Good working knowledge of GMP best practices;
• Experience operating within, and delivering on, the highest quality standards in the manufacturing sector;
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team.

About us

Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth.

We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

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