Quality Systems & Food Safety Junior Specialist

Ferrero

  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job Location: Cork City IrelandCompany DescriptionFerrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.Diversity StatementFerrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.About the Role:The role is a stand alone role reporting to the Quality Manager in Ferrero Ireland. To define and state rules and good-practices for production internal use, based on guidelines defined by the central team and other external organizations. To ensure food products meet safety and quality standards, food safety regulations and HACCP principles. Conducting inspections/audits, implementing control measures, and ensuring adherence to hygiene practices. Maintaining structured records and documentation control.Main Responsibilities:Assures preparation & attendance to the internal and external audits (such as ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, FSMA, Ferrero Food Safety and Quality Industrial Audit, Ferrero Self-Assessment Audits etc)Cooperates with other departments in different audit activities (such as SMETA etc)Guarantees internal audits (planning, execution, monitoring and training of auditors)Perform cross audits in other Ferrero Plants (1-2/year)Monitors Quality KPIs (such as consumer complaints, non-conformities, glass & hard plastic checks) and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on action plansCoordinates and manages CAPA status updates and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on implementation / follow-upUpdates HACCP plans using risk analysis method, manages and coordinates the food safety teamCoordinates and manages Environmental Monitoring Plan and collaborate with relevant stakeholders on implementationManage traceability in the plant and coordinates required simulation for traceability.Coordinate and manage Patrol WalkConducts training in Food Safety, GMP in Production, GMP for Maintenance, PRPs etcEstablish Rules based on Ferrero Group Guidelines and external standards, legislation etc.Draft Manuals & Procedures and Manages Plant Quality Documentation SystemSupervise external contractors including pest control, cleaning and calibrationExecutes the purchasing process for food safety related activitiesCoordinates and manages Food Safety related projectsAssures the presence of all needed roles, through substitution of absent collaboratorsWho we are looking for:
  • Degree in Food Science or equivalent
  • 5+ years experience
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines
  • Team player
  • Display commitment, effort, motivation and initiative
  • Rellocation is not provided
How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

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