Quality Assurance Manager

Overview

Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Omeath, County Louth, Ireland at Morgans Fine Fish

Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Company: Morgans Fine Fish

Location: Omeath, County Louth, Ireland

Company Description

Morgans Fine Fish, a family-owned leading Seafood Processor, has been synonymous with excellence in seafood for over a century and a half. We operate from a state-of-the-art, production facility in Omeath, Co Louth. 

The company emphasises sustainability, traceability, and environmental responsibility while being a BRC Grade AA Facility, and Global Gap, Origin Green, Organic and RSPO certified.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Quality Assurance Manager at Morgans Fine Fish. The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the quality control processes, implementing quality standards, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with certifications and regulations.

The QA Manager will manage a programme of quality assurance and technical activities to ensure that products manufactured and supplied by the company are safe, legal, authentic and of high quality and meet or exceed customer expectations. The QMS has been fully established for several years and the key goal is to maintain the standards that have been achieved and through continuous improvement activities, and to enhance the system where possible. You will support the production team regarding understanding, implementing, and maintaining good manufacturing practices in the factory in accordance with the company procedures and BRC standards. The role requires the QA Manager to maintain the company’s BRC accreditation including maintenance of the quality manual.

Key Responsibilities

BRCGS and retailer audit management

Lead/ Participate in customer and third-party audits, completion of corrective actions and root cause analysis 

Provide Training and guidance in Technical polices & documents

Supplier management and performance review

Lead and Manage HACCP team and activities

Provide leadership and manage the quality function on site

Participate in the internal audit programme

Develop, implement and maintain companies’ policies and procedures

Support the NPD function on site

Maintain customer specifications and label design requirements in QA file and on-line where required by the customer

Instigate and manage product recall

Dealing with Suppliers and maintenance of supplier approval records

Promote a Food safety and quality culture within the business

Work closely with the production team to promote and achieve best practice for food safety and production efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Quality Assurance, or related field

Previous experience in a Quality Assurance role is advantageous but not essential.

Experience leading a BRC Audit

 Strong knowledge of HACCP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Experience with retail and supplier collaboration software such as Zoom and Aldi APP

Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits:

 Competitive salary

 Training and development programs

 Friendly and supportive work environment

 Potential for career advancement within the company