Why Apply for This QA Specialist Role (Food – Cork)?
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 cooperative , 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 Doing
As 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 co-operative 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.
