Aspire Recruitment

www.aspirerecruitment.ie

1 Job

3 Employees

About the Company

Aspire Recruitment was set up in January 2018 to provide professional recruitment services to organisations of all types with a particular focus on accounting, finance, administration and human resources. The founder of Aspire Recruitment; Laura Bourke; has worked in professional recruitment for over fifteen years. She started her recruitment career within aviation, moving to generalist and specialist recruitment with large scale and boutique recruitment agencies as time went by. Laura’s ethos is to provide a high standard of services to candidates and clients alike and this is the cornerstone upon which Aspire Recruitment is built. At Aspire Recruitment, we believe it is vital to ensure that we support your aspirations; whether it be in hiring to develop your business or in supporting your personal career development plans. As a specialist recruitment agency, we know our sectors and geographical regions very well and understand the market demands and expectations. We will use this knowledge to ensure that you secure the best candidate for your organisation and indeed that our candidates secure the most relevant role for their own requirements.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Aspire Recruitment
Job Title: Senior QA -Raw Meat
Job Description: **Job Title** Senior QA - Raw Meat **Role Summary** Senior QA specialist responsible for leading the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of food safety and quality management systems for raw meat production. Ensures compliance with industry regulations, internal standards, and supplier requirements. Reports directly to the Director of Quality. **Expectations** - Deliver robust QA processes that uphold product safety, traceability, and quality across all production stages. - Demonstrate leadership and expert knowledge of food safety frameworks (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, SQF). - Provide data‑driven insights to inform decision‑making and support strategic initiatives. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and maintain SOPs, HACCP plans, and audit schedules for raw meat processing facilities. - Manage internal and external audits, identify non‑conformances, and drive corrective actions. - Conduct risk assessments, perform critical control point monitoring, and analyze trend data. - Coordinate supplier qualification, incoming inspection, and audit processes to ensure raw material safety. - Lead cross‑functional teams in implementing improvement projects and change control procedures. - Train and mentor production staff on quality standards, hygiene practices, and GMP. - Prepare regulatory and corporate reporting documents, and communicate findings to senior management. **Required Skills** - Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, SQF). - Proficiency in data analysis, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement tools (PFMEA, 5W1H, 8D). - Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder management abilities. - Leadership experience overseeing QA teams in a manufacturing environment. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or related field. - Certified HACCP Lead Auditor / Practitioner (or equivalent) preferred. - Additional certifications (e.g., ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, SQF Level 2) are an advantage.