Osborne is thrilled to announce an opening for a Technical Assistant on behalf of our esteemed client in the agricultural sector. Located in the heart of Monaghan, this role offers a unique blend of technical, field, and administrative duties spanning across farms, packhouses, and customer interactions. It's a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for agriculture, who are keen on driving quality and meeting customer expectations. This position is perfectly suited for candidates who enjoy travel between sites, thus requiring own means of transport.
Salary: €28,000 per annum
Role Responsibilities:
Audit and Customer Visits: Engage in preparing and participating in audits and customer visits at farms and packhouses.
Traceability: Conduct regular traceability audits to maintain high standards of product integrity.
Quality Management: Work closely with production, QA, and farms to enhance product quality and align with customer expectations.
Complaints Management: Handle complaint investigations and ensure comprehensive follow-up and reporting.
Corrective Actions: Proactively assist in corrective action processes and root cause analysis, including follow-up and reporting.
Specifications Management: Manage documentation and issuance of specifications for farms and packing, updating customer technical libraries accordingly.
New Product Lines: Ensure accurate setup of labelling machines, and train relevant operators on associated records and packing specifications.
QC Team Collaboration: Collaborate with the packhouse QC team to identify training needs and resolve issues efficiently.
Training: Conduct packhouse staff inductions and train on new procedures.
Laboratory Submissions: Oversee the preparation and submission of products, water, and swabs for laboratory testing.
Policy and Procedure Updates: Maintain company policies, procedures, and records.
HACCP Team Member: Actively participate in the HACCP team, contributing to food safety and quality.
Cleaning and Compliance: Train staff in cleaning procedures and ensure compliance across all operations.
Internal Audits: Manage and conduct internal audits as scheduled.
GMP Enforcement: Ensure Good Manufacturing Practices across all growing sites and packhouses.
Ideal Candidate:
Experience in technical, quality assurance, or a related role in agriculture or food production is highly valued.
Comprehensive knowledge of audit processes, traceability, and quality management.
Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites.
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the capability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
A proactive problem-solver and effective team player.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and adaptable to new software and systems.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Adam McMahon If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer.
