Quality Officer - Early Careers Graduate Programme The OBrien Fine Foods Quality Graduate Growth program is a two-year program specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the skills and experience needed to excel in the FMCG industry and grow their career with OBrien Fine Foods. As a Quality graduate within the Technical team, you are responsible for working closely with the Technical team and learning the key technical roles performed by the Quality team. Duties and responsibilities Learn and understand our raw material specification for all pork, beef and white meat supplied to our site. Learn and understand our key processes on the production floor with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements. Completion of quality checks throughout production with ability to address issues with operatives on the production floor. Conduct traceability audits, raising issues and closing out with team on the production floor. Completion of SOPs by watching what is happening on the production floor and update current SOPs to reflect what good looks like. Support the Quality team with ongoing Technical projects. General administrative tasks as required. Assist with preparation of reports as required. Support the Quality Team with all aspects of product quality, safety, and legality from the supplier base to the customer. Communicate effectively to build and maintain good working relationship with internal stakeholders. Learn about Lean with the completion of a Just Do it Project in Year 1 and a White and Yellow Belt in year 2. Participate in quality audits using learnings from training carried out on the production floor. Cover for quality team as required. Expectations, Qualifications Must have achieved a minimum 2.2 in a level 8 course in Food Science. Candidates must speak fluent English. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety. Be able to perform well under pressure. Accurate and fine attention to detail essential. Candidate will need their own transport as this role is primarily based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. Core Competencies A positive attitude Team player Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Flexible and adaptable Planning and organisational skill Proactive and efficient The ability to work on their own initiative. Good IT Skill Skills Food Safety HACCP Knowledge Seniority level Internship Employment type Full-time Job function Quality Assurance Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading food producer in Ireland is offering a Quality Officer position through its graduate program. This two-year initiative aims to equip high-performing graduates with essential skills in the FMCG sector. The role involves working closely with the Technical team to understand processes, conduct quality checks, and support ongoing projects. Candidates must have a degree in Food Science and strong communication skills, along with personal transport due to the location. This full-time internship promises a great start in a rewarding industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The OBrien Fine Foods Quality Graduate Growth program is a two-year program specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the skills and experience needed to excel in the FMCG industry and grow their career with OBrien Fine Foods. As a Quality graduate within the Technical team, you are responsible for working closely with the Technical team and learning the key technical roles performed by the Quality team. Duties and responsibilities Learn and understand our raw material specification for all pork, beef and white meat supplied to our site. Learn and understand our key processes on the production floor with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements. Completion of quality checks throughout production with ability to be able to address issues with operatives on the production floor. Conduct traceability audits, raising issues and closing out with team on the production floor. Completion of SOPs by watching what is happening on the production floor and update current SOPs to reflect what good looks like. Support the Quality team with ongoing Technical projects. General administrative tasks as required. Assist with preparation of reports as required. Support the Quality Team with all aspects of product quality, safety, and legality from the supplier base to the customer. Communicate effectively to build and maintain good working relationship with internal stakeholders Learn about Lean with the completion of a Just Do it Project in Year 1 and a White and Yellow Belt in year 2. To participate in quality audits using learnings from training carried out on the production floor. Cover for quality team as required. Expectations, Qualifications Must have achieved a minimum 2.2 in a level 8 course in Food Science Candidates must speak fluent English. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge and technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety Be able to perform well under pressure. Accurate and fine attention to detail essential Candidate will need their own transport as this role is primarily based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. Core Competencies A positive attitude Team player Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally. Excellent interpersonal and communication skill Flexible and adaptable Planning and organisational skill Proactive and efficient The ability to work on their own initiative. Good IT Skill Excellent interpersonal and communication Skills: Food Safety HACCP Knowledge
Location: Timahoe (Full-time) Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site and 2 days remote (first 6 months: 4 days on-site for training) Duration: Fixed-term maternity cover (12months) Reports to: Head of People & Culture Our People Vision At OBrien Fine Foods, our vision is to Grow Our People by developing talent throughout their career, ensuring our systems and processes optimise their time, and making OBFF a safe, engaging workplace where people love to work. Role Purpose The HR Advisor plays a critical role in delivering high-quality HR support, focusing on end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) processes, compliance training, and supporting operational teams. This role ensures that HR practices are consistent, fair, and aligned with our people strategy while providing expert guidance on disciplinary, grievance, and investigation matters. Core Responsibilities Employee Relations Management Lead and own end-to-end ER investigations, including disciplinary and grievance processes. Manage and maintain accurate documentation and compliance throughout ER cases. Provide expert advice to managers on ER issues, ensuring adherence to company policies and employment law. Employee Engagement & Communication Take ownership of the Information & Consultation (I&C) process, ensuring compliance and effective communication. Training & Development Deliver training sessions on compliance topics and emerging HR trends (e.g., absenteeism management, note-taking, conducting effective conversations). Support managers in building capability for handling ER issues confidently. HR Systems & Process Improvement Assist in implementing and optimising the new HRIS system to streamline ER case management and letter generation. Ensure systematic and efficient HR administration processes. Cross-Site Support Provide high-level HR support to other sites when required, including occasional travel for critical issues. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to operational leaders, building strong relationships and offering proactive HR solutions. Collaborate with the People & Culture team to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. What Were Looking For Previous experience in HR advisory roles, ideally within operational or manufacturing environments. Strong knowledge of Irish employment law and ER case management. Confidence using HRIS systems and ability to leverage technology to streamline processes. High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. Ability to work at pace and identify opportunities for continuous improvement within the team and for the benefit of the business. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and coach managers. Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities. Comfortable delivering training and engaging groups on HR topics. Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement. Ability to travel occasionally to support other sites. Why Join Us? Opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Hybrid working model with flexibility. Be part of a collaborative People & Culture team committed to growth and innovation. Skills: Employee Relations Employment Expertise
A leading food company in Ireland is seeking a Quality Graduate for a two-year program focused on developing skills in the FMCG industry. The role involves learning about raw material specifications, supporting quality checks, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of a 2.2 in Food Science, fluent English, and strong communication skills. The position is based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare, requiring personal transport. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates eager to grow their careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The OBrien Fine Foods Quality Graduate Growth program is a two-year program specifically designed to equip high-performing graduates with the skills and experience needed to excel in the FMCG industry and grow their career with OBrien Fine Foods. As a Quality graduate within the Technical team, you are responsible for working closely with the Technical team and learning the key technical roles performed by the Quality team. Duties and responsibilities Learn and understand our raw material specification for all pork, beef and white meat supplied to our site. Learn and understand our key processes on the production floor with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements. Completion of quality checks throughout production with ability to be able to address issues with operatives on the production floor. Conduct traceability audits, raising issues and closing out with team on the production floor. Completion of SOPs by watching what is happening on the production floor and update current SOPs to reflect what good looks like. Support the Quality team with ongoing Technical projects. General administrative tasks as required. Assist with preparation of reports as required. Support the Quality Team with all aspects of product quality, safety, and legality from the supplier base to the customer. Communicate effectively to build and maintain good working relationship with internal stakeholders. Learn about Lean with the completion of a Just Do it Project in Year 1 and a White and Yellow Belt in year 2. To participate in quality audits using learnings from training carried out on the production floor. Cover for quality team as required. Expectations, Qualifications Must have achieved a minimum 2.2 in a level 8 course in Food Science. Candidates must speak fluent English. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and technical understanding of Quality and Food Safety. Be able to perform well under pressure. Accurate and fine attention to detail essential. Candidate will need their own transport as this role is primarily based in Timahoe, Co. Kildare. Core Competencies A positive attitude. Team player. Eager to learn and develop both personally and professionally. Excellent interpersonal and communication skill. Flexible and adaptable. Planning and organisational skill. Proactive and efficient. The ability to work on their own initiative. Good IT Skill. Excellent interpersonal and communication. Skills Food Safety HACCP Knowledge. #J-18808-Ljbffr
