Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
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The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market.
Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace.
Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries.
Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore.
The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China.
A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
For more information, visit Job description: QA Laboratory Manager Central Laboratory Dungarvan, Co Waterford Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
A talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivers annual revenues of over €3 billion.
Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile A vacancy has arisen for the position of QA Laboratory Manager in the Tirln Central Laboratory.
This role will report to the Site Manager with responsibility for managing and driving continuous improvement, good lab practices and identifying, validating, and approving new test methods.
The Central Laboratory houses a Microbiology and Chemistry laboratory providing analysis for a variety of tests using FTIR, ELISA, PCR, LCMS/MS and other technologies.
Key Responsibilities Manage the quality system to include internal audits, document control and non-conforming work, maintaining and updating the documentation of the CLAS Quality Assurance System/ISO17025; Manage Health & Safety within the laboratory, carrying out risk assessments and identifying areas for improvement; Manage technician competency, participation in IQA/EQA and training by regularly reviewing the training needs of the laboratory and developing staff skills; Manage equipment calibration i.e., balances, timers, thermometers etc as per annual calibration schedule ensuring laboratory test equipment is utilised and maintained correctly; Manage Team Leads and nurture their development within the lab environment; Assist with the day to day running of the laboratory and technical operations on the laboratory floor; Developing expertise and understanding of current and future analytical techniques, assist in the planning and implementation of investment; Developing and changing of in-house laboratory procedures as appropriate.
Managing the validation/qualification of test methods and test systems; Ensuring the quality of daily work is maintained to a high standard at all times and the allocation of work to technicians; Maintaining satisfactory environmental conditions suitable for the accurate and reliable analysis of samples, while protecting the health and safely of all laboratory employees; Plan and develop strategies and controlling workflow; Management of sample receipt process; Management of results reporting; Ensuring timely completion of all laboratory analysis; Deputise for the Site Manager as assigned; Experience BSc Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or equivalent Quality related Science qualification Ideally 5+ years experience with strong quality and people management in the dairy industry, cheese industry, infant formula, or wider food industries; Proficient in applicable GMP/QSR regulations; Ability to deal with ambiguity and develop bespoke Quality Systems; Quality Systems Audit experience; Good prioritization capability and comfortable adapting to meet production needs; Organised and methodical, with excellent attention to detail; Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate technical information effectively; Drive for Results; Planning; Interpersonal Savvy; Conflict Management; Managing through systems; Organisational agility.
We offer Free parking; Collaborative work culture; Career progression opportunities.
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. xsokbrc
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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