We have an exciting opportunity for a Food Safety Auditor to join our team in Blanchardstown Dublin.
The Food Safety Auditor will take on the exciting role of performing regular Food Safety audits in accordance with Kepak Standards for Kepak Food, Packaging, and Service Suppliers.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of auditors to uphold the Supplier Approval and Monitoring systems for the Kepak Group.
This role reports to our Supply Chain Technical Manager and is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
Key Responsibilities: Prepare an audit plan using the Kepak audit planning program for approval and monitoring audits.
Review previous audits if undertaking a monitoring audit ensuring relevant elements are selected.
Liaise with sites supplied to obtain the necessary background regarding materials supplied and overview of issues.
Conduct audits, determine compliance of supplier management system to applicable standards by interviewing staff at all levels, completing audit report, drawing conclusions on compliance, and documenting findings.
Present findings to suppliers and prepare a nonconformance summary and audit report.
Advise suppliers of Kepak requirements, such as the number of days to address non-conformances.
Conduct manual reviews and pre-assessments to ensure that the requirements of the Kepak standards have been met and provide the appropriate feedback to the supplier to address any shortcomings.
Review team members' documentation for accuracy and completeness; provide directions and other relevant information to audit team members.
Liaise with team members to determine the validity of their findings in relation to lead auditor findings.
Ensure all documents required by the Kepak Standard are in place for presentation to the Supply Chain Technical Manager for review.
Review New Supplier Request documentation and conduct desktop audits in line with the Kepak Supplier Approval and Monitoring procedure.
Develop and maintain a positive, proactive relationship with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Play an active role in reviewing Kepak Standards and Policies with a view on continuous improvement based on the needs of the business.
Assist with maintenance of supplier information on the SharePoint database.
Requirements Food Science/ Agricultural Science degree or similar discipline Lead auditor training (ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC, IFS etc.)
Minimum 5 years' previous experience in quality, food safety, food packaging, food ingredients auditing field.
Knowledge of GFSI Standards Knowledge, or general understanding of various management system standards and guidelines Technical ability with Microsoft products, and various word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases Full clean drivers licence and a car as travel between sites will be required.
Benefits What can we offer you?
Company Pension Further Education support - You'll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.
Kepak is an Equal Opportunities Employer Note: as with all positions, due to the nature of the business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time #IND