Compliance Officer

Job Title: Compliance Officier

Reporting to: Food Safety and Quality Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Kildare town, Co. Kildare 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has skills and experience within the Food Safety and Quality sector who wants to take an exciting next step in their career.  The Compliance Officer is responsible for protecting, at all times, the integrity of the Company through positive and constructive actions and attitude. 

Reporting into the Site FSQ Manager, this role is responsible for developing and overseeing the following areas within the FSQ function:

• Micro results/trending
• Internal audits
• Traceability
• Management of site Quality Systems
• HACCP
• Site Hygiene and Supplier approval
• Pest control

The role will have full responsibility of these activities according to the standards depicted by the business, whilst driving the development of the Quality System and enhancing the Food Safety culture across the site. In addition to delivering these results, the Compliance Officer will provide strong leadership and ensure the continuous development of employees, proactively review processes and will oversee compliance with company standards, with overall accountability for the department in all areas.

• Proficient in IT, including Microsoft Office, Hygiene Systems, and ERP management systems.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and describe procedures.
• Self-motivate with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and positive attitude.
• Good interpersonal, influencing, coaching and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of food safety principles