Food Safety & Quality Assurance Specialist

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1. 6020736694336;-6.18940496444702;Rockabill Seafood Ltd , Stephenstown Industrial Estate , Balbriggan , Co. Dublin , K32 VF61

The successful candidate will act as the primary technical authority on-site for food safety culture and regulatory audits.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Systems Leadership: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) and HACCP plans in strict compliance with EU Regulation 852/2004 and Irish national standards.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies (e.g., FSAI, SFPA, DAFM) during official inspections and audits.
• Audit Management: Manage and execute the internal audit schedule; lead the site through third-party certification audits (e.g., BRCGS, FSSC 22000) and customer-specific quality audits.
• Risk Mitigation: Perform advanced hazard analysis and risk assessments (HACCP/TACCP/VACCP) to identify, control, and eliminate food safety risks across the supply chain.
• CAPA Ownership: Drive the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program, utilizing root cause analysis to resolve non-conformances and prevent recurrence.
• Compliance & Traceability: Oversee the end-to-end traceability system, ensuring all documentation is accurate, digitized, and audit-ready at all times.
• Training & Strategy: Design and deliver specialized training programs for production staff on GMP, food hygiene, and emerging regulatory requirements to foster a robust food safety culture.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor degree in Science-related discipline (e.g., Food Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Science, or a related scientific field).
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in a specialized Quality Assurance role within food manufacturing.
• Technical Skills: Certified Lead Auditor or Level 2 HACCP qualification or higher is highly desirable.
• Legislation: Deep knowledge of the EU Hygiene Package and specific seafood export certification.
• Interested candidates should submit their CV to hr@rockabill.ie
• Sector:

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]