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Job description

Our Client, a gluten-free bakery is seeking a Key Operative / Quality Controller to join their team based in Crossmaglen

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of quality and food safety standards across the production floor during the shift.
• Ensure all production activities comply with site quality procedures, food safety standards and customer specifications.
• Monitor adherence to HACCP controls, CCP checks and quality procedures.
• Escalate quality or food safety concerns immediately and support investigation and corrective actions.
• Conduct regular quality checks across production lines to verify product standards are being met.
• Verify that finished products meet approved specifications and customer requirements.
• Support production teams in maintaining consistent product quality and addressing issues that may affect standards.
• Assess incoming raw materials and ingredients to ensure they meet required quality standards.
• Collect and prepare samples for testing and laboratory analysis where required.
• Monitor production processes to ensure quality and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports and traceability documentation.
• Ensure all quality and food safety documentation is completed correctly and in line with site procedures.
• Support monitoring of relevant quality KPIs, including product compliance, waste and process deviations.
• Support and guide production teams in maintaining food safety and quality standards.
• Assist in training new employees and agency workers on relevant quality and hygiene procedures.
• Lead by example in maintaining good housekeeping and hygiene standards across the production floor.
• Work closely with Operations, Technical and Hygiene teams to address quality issues and maintain standards.
• identify opportunities to improve quality processes, reduce waste and strengthen compliance.
• Support investigations into quality deviations and assist with corrective actions.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in a production or food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to take responsibility and support team members.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in relation to quality and compliance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and respond to operational issues.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to maintaining high production standards.
• Relevant qualifications, training or experience in a similar role.

Further Information

This Quality Control position is based in Crossmaglen, Northern Ireland If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV to Lucyna.Ganczorz@industrialtemps.com Please note the weekly hours exceed the 48 plus hour Working Time Directive and the successful applicant may be required to sign an opt-out form.