Lead Food Safety Auditor And Technical Advisor

12 hours ago


Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland Monaghan Mushrooms Group Full time
Our company Monaghan is one of the largest mushroom producers in the world.
Were a world-leading team of over 2,500 people that's committed to shaping the future of food to help people live healthier lives.
And we're doing it in a sustainable way that minimises our impact on the planet.
Were not just a mushroom company, were the source of so much more.
Weve built our business around this remarkable food source.
It inspires us every day to find better ways to make health and nutrition a natural part of daily life.
Your new role Reporting to the Group Operations Direct, the Lead Food Safety Auditor/Technical Advisor is responsible for liaising with external & internal farms, composting departments and packhouses on a variety of tasks regarding compliance to third party & customer standards.
The role requires knowledge and understanding of food safety legislation, food hygiene, good agricultural practices as well as a practical approach to communicating the importance of record keeping and policy implementation on sites.
Main duties Assisting in the management of the QMS for the grower network and packhouses Conducting gap analysis of new standards and implementing changes in the QMS Managing the third-party accreditation and customer audits/visits on all sites: (e.g., Tesco, M&S, Sainsburys, Aldi, BRCGS, LEAF, Assured Produce, Soil Association, Tesco Nurture, Bord Bia, Global Gap) Assisting in the organisation of audits dates with third party bodies Conducting audits on a scheduled basis, as per risk assessment (farm and packhouse).
Preparing detailed reports on audit findings Revision/Management of Monaghan Technical Standard which sites are audited against Supporting group quality functions in root cause analysis of non-conformities, gaps, risk identified and support in effective close out, corrective and preventative actions Support, train and develop Quality Assurance and Growing Operations Teams across the group to meet current and future departmental needs, ensuring good performance management Management of the group Microbiology & Pesticide Residue testing programs, root cause analyses and improvement initiatives Reporting back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance (including areas of concern) Promote a culture of food safety Assisting in any other capacity within the technical department where required Competencies to perform the role Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders Proficient in IT skills Resilient and ability to adapt changing circumstances Attention to detail Ability to work independently, effectively manage multiple activities and meet deadline Experience and Qualifications Undertaking or completion of a degree in a related discipline (Food Technology, Food Safety, Nutrition, Agricultural Science) Working experience of Food Industry Standards is desirable e.g.
BRCGS, Bord Bia, Red Tractor Working experience of Customer Standards / Codes of Practice Understanding of HACCP Principles (HACCP training desirable) Auditing experience Other Significant Role Requirements: Flexibility is required to conduct unannounced unscheduled audits as the business requires Routine travel in ROI/NI is required with this role and occasional travel to UK Site Full, clean driving license and access to your own vehicle What we can offer you Competitive salary Company pension scheme 31 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) Private health insurance Healthcare cash plan for day-to-day medical benefits Employee assistance program 24/7 support, free and confidential Bike to work scheme Performing the role in line with the Monaghan Cultural Values: We do the right thing: We use this philosophy to drive every aspect of our business, from product, to process to people Forward Thinking: We think ahead and we think for the long term Down to Earth: We understand the importance of communicating our discoveries in a straightforward way Inspiring: We seek out new ways to excite and inspire each other Egalitarian: We have always been grounded in the belief that everyone is equal.
That everyone deserves an equal chance to speak, be heard and make an impact Skills: Auditing Compliance Communication Attention to detail Organized Benefits: Pension Healthcare Annual leave Employee assistance program car parking

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