Quality Grading Specialist

Company description: Tirln is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. The farmer-owned co-operative has a first-class track record of success in the global market. Rooted in a rich heritage of family farming and embedded in its communities, Tirln has evolved to bring the passion of its farmers and their high-quality milk and grains to the international marketplace. Using modern-day technology and applying the best processes to its milk pool of three billion litres and its premium grains portfolio, Tirln now exports to more than 80 countries. Its award-winning brands are household names in Ireland, and include Irelands number one consumer dairy brand, Avonmore. The organisation draws on a wealth of experience to deliver exceptional products and tailored nutritional solutions including Kilmeaden, Wexford, Truly Grass Fed, Solmiko, CheddMax and GAIN Animal Nutrition. Tirln has a strong market presence in the UK, France, Germany, UAE, the US, North Africa, Japan and China. A talented team of over 2,100 people manage Tirlns network of 11 production facilities, with annual revenues of over €3 billion. Tirln is committed to sustainability through its comprehensive Living Proof programme and has signed up to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). For more information, visit Job description: Quality Grading Specialist Belview, Co. Kilkenny Tirln Tirln, is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands. Tirln owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, and GAIN Animal Nutrition. We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world, while safeguarding our environment for future generations. Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Grading Specialist, based at our state-of-the-art Belview Site. Reporting to the Site Head of Quality, the Quality Grading Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end review of product related quality & food safety parameters to ensure products meets the set release criteria compliance before the final decision to release the product for customers. A key deliverable of the Grader role will be to check all product process related documentation/logs, review all analytical results and grade the finished products to the their respective material numbers within a defined time line. The role will involve collaboration with internal Belview and external functions to continuously provide the updates and fulfil requests such as certificates of Analysis, product samples & documents. The ideal candidate for this role will be a team player who possesses strong technical ability, is adept at building cross-functional relationships and has the ability to work on their own initiative. Responsibilities Overall responsibility for batch documentation, grading/release of all finished products raw materials after reviewing of all quality & food safety parameters; Review daily production & quality records, logbooks for product release, reports deviations CCP & OPRP, RFT review; Compilation and review of QC and Manufacturing Batch Records for compliance to cGMP; Support logbook creation, logbook archiving and management; Key User for Labware LIMS Product Release, Grading module, OOS data review, ER sign-off and product down-grade; Review Labware LIMS batch record QC/QA test data and Process CCP/OPRP data to support release of finished product; Maintenance of SAP Stock Module master batch record to support product release; Transfer of test data from Labware LIMS to SAP Stock Module master batch record, review any out of specification results with relevant QC Manager, create and maintain SAP master data and Batch Search Strategies; Management & reporting of internal & external (customer) KPIs including Positive Release on time in full, Right First Time and Product Downgrade etc.; Support RCA investigations into final product deviations; Ensuring despatch analysis certificates are maintained and complete in SAP; Manage customer & DAFM sampling, responsible for sample preparation, its document preparation and timely dispatch to customers; Work as backup to other quality role on as needed basis; Lead change control related to specifications, review of customer and internal specifications and ensure all finished products & manufacturing specifications are maintained, coordinate with QC manager to make sure correct specs are in use; Support in internal and external audits; Any other improvement projects and jobs assigned by the Head of Quality. Requirements Bachelors degree preferable in food sciences or dairy technology; At least 2 years experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance/Quality Systems and documentation; Strong communications with multi-functional stakeholders, including customers; Quality Systems Audits and documentation experience; Computer literate in SAP essential and a working knowledge of LIMS, Microsoft Office suite, SharePoint etc.; Knowledge of Dairy powders products, processes, specifications and recipes is an advantage; Demonstrate attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment; Demonstrate an ability to lead and drive change to achieve organisation standards, strong technical ability and attention to detail to do the job at a high level of accomplishment; Ability to analyse data, recognise trends and recommend actions to drive continuous improvement; Aptitude for technical administrative processes. We offer Free parking Collaborative work culture Career progression opportunities About us Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. Join our Talent Pool Considering a new career in Tirln but this isnt the role for you? Join our talent community and sign up for job /careers Tirln is a Values Based Organisation Profile description: Role Profile We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Grading Specialist, based at our state-of-the-art Belview Site. Reporting to the Site Head of Quality, the Quality Grading Specialist will be responsible for end-to-end review of product related quality & food safety parameters to ensure products meets the set release criteria compliance before the final decision to release the product for customers. A key deliverable of the Grader role will be to check all product process related documentation/logs, review all analytical results and grade the finished products to the their respective material numbers within a defined time line. The role will involve collaboration with internal Belview and external functions to continuously provide the updates and fulfil requests such as certificates of Analysis, product samples & documents. The ideal candidate for this role will be a team player who possesses strong technical ability, is adept at building cross-functional relationships and has the ability to work on their own initiative. Skills: Quality Quality Grading Food Quality