QA Specialist

Job title: QA Specialist

Company: FRS Recruitment


Job description: Are you a QA professional from a food background ready to take the next step in your career?This is your opportunity to join a leading multinational food company at their modern Cork facility, where quality isn’t just a department—it’s at the core of everything they do.You’ll be joining a company that combines the stability and scale of a global brand with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit team. Employee retention here is exceptional—and for good reason. They invest in their people and provide a workplace where careers can truly grow.What’s In It for You?

• Excellent salary & benefits package
• Healthcare, pension, 23 days annual leave
• Career progression in a blue-chip global food business
• Be part of a site where people genuinely enjoy coming to work

What You’ll Be DoingAs QA Specialist, you’ll be a key player in maintaining and improving food safety and quality systems. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading & supporting internal/external audits (ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, FSMA, SMETA)
• Overseeing quality KPIs – complaints, non-conformities, glass/plastic checks
• Managing CAPA processes, HACCP plans, and risk analysis
• Coordinating the Environmental Monitoring Plan and traceability systems
• Delivering GMP and food safety training across the site
• Drafting manuals, updating documentation, and supervising external contractors
• Driving food safety projects and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Food Science or related discipline
• Proven experience in a QA role within food production
• Solid grasp of audit prep, root cause analysis, and QA systems
• Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and analytical skills
• Bonus points if you’re familiar with Lean principles and regulatory frameworks (Codex, FSMA, ISO, etc.)

Ready to Take the Next Step?If you’re passionate about quality and want to join a team where your expertise will be valued, apply today and let’s start the conversation.

Expected salary:

Location: Cork

Job date: Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:34:31 GMT

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