Quality Assurance Technician

Overview
Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland's dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers.
It is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.
Ornua is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients.
We operate from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and have sales and marketing teams working in-market across the globe in Africa, Asia, Germany, Ireland, the Middle East, Spain, the UK, and the US.
You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim's Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.
At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business.
Our five values, and their underlying behaviours, encourage us to
Seek and Embrace New Ideas
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Make It Happen
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Be Our True Selves
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Show You Care
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Achieve Great Things Together.
At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business.
We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious 'Path to Prosper' strategy.
We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years.
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The Quality Assurance Technician plays a pivotal role in ensuring the food safety, quality, and compliance of finished products within a manufacturing facility.
Collaborating closely with operations, maintenance, and quality teams, the incumbent ensures adherence to HACCP standards, operational procedures, and work instructions.
Responsibilities span from monitoring and maintaining plant hygiene to conducting analytical tests on raw materials and finished products.
The role involves addressing non-conformances, coordinating with suppliers, and actively participating in audits.
Training and competency check for personnel, handling non-conformances, and supporting Health & Safety initiatives are integral aspects of this position.
The Quality Assurance Technician acts as a crucial link in maintaining product specifications and customer satisfaction while contributing to continuous improvement and problem-solving within the production environment.
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EQUIREMENTS
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Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Food Science / Science / Quality / Nutritional disciplines.
HACCP Trained (desirable)
6-12 months experience in Technical / Quality Assurance / Manufacturing / Laboratory role ideally dairy, however food or beverage may be considered.
Working knowledge of BRC (or equivalent) and retail standards in a production facility is desirable.
Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure.
Problem solver, disciplined in collecting information and supporting root cause investigation for non-conformances.
Flexible and committed attitude with the ability to display initiative.
The ability to work well individually and integrate well with the operations team.
IT literate with strong Word, Excel and database skills.
Drive to learn and interest in food, quality, and science.
Flexibility to work on a rotating shift pattern over both days and night.
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OMPETENCIES
Ownership:
Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times.
Working Together:
Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross functional learning.
Communicative:
Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations
Expertise:
For projects that involves others applies effective professional skills, analysis and decision making, planning, and reviewing.
CLOSING DATE: 11th Sep 2025
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