Quality Officer

Overview

Kinisla is seeking a dedicated Quality Officer to join its Listowel, County Kerry facility. This role involves leading a Compliance Audit team, promoting a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and open communication. The successful candidate will oversee adherence to quality standards, ensure GMP compliance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives through leadership and training.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and engage the Compliance Audit team to maintain high performance, focusing on teamwork and problem resolution.
• Build trust and motivate the team through effective leadership, open two-way communication, and people management.
• Measure and ensure compliance with established quality standards.
• Facilitate and actively participate in continuous improvement programs to enhance quality standards.
• Manage the Quality Compliance Auditing processes to meet product specifications and GMP requirements.
• Support implementation of Quality Standards by coordinating training and assistance to value streams and other departments.
• Provide technical training to empower value stream training personnel to conduct quality training activities.
• Oversee Factory Audits, including those conducted by customers and third parties.
• Ensure internal quality audits are performed to verify compliance with required standards and practices.
• Manage resolution and closure of audit-identified issues and incidents effectively.

Qualifications and Skills

• A third-level qualification in Science, Food Science, Biochemistry, or an equivalent discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written, numerical, and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and record key process data accurately.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and managing change initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including coaching, conflict management, and team leadership.
• Strong focus on achieving set objectives and targets.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly organized with effective planning skills.

About Kinisla

Kinisla operates as a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a significant presence in consumer foods and a leading role in nutritional and dairy ingredient markets, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. With more than 50 years of expertise, Kinisla partners with local family farms to deliver high-quality, sustainable dairy products under renowned brands such as Cheestrings, Charleville Cheese, Dairygold, and Golden Cow.

The company is headquartered in Tralee, County Kerry, managing multiple manufacturing sites across Ireland and extending operations across Northern Ireland, the UK, and several global locations. Employing over 1,700 professionals, Kinisla recorded a turnover of around €1.3 billion in 2024.

Diversity and Inclusion

Kinisla fosters an inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Recruitment and selection processes are merit-based, supporting equality and non-discrimination regardless of gender, race, age, orientation, or other protected characteristics.

Additional Information

Kinisla does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies without signed terms of business and does not agree to payment of recruiter fees under such circumstances. Similarly, profiles sent directly to hiring managers without authorization will not be considered.