Quality Manager

Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We have over 152 stores in Ireland, the UK and Spain and are expanding our service and product offer all the time. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product offerings. Our Buying Teams are a key element to our continued success and we currently have a vacancy for a Quality Manager in our Fresh Food sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business and highly motivated team. Responsibilities Ensure customer standards are maintained and suppliers adhere to Company quality requirements. Assist in compiling in-house and finished product specifications and procedures. Reviewing incoming product for quality as per specification and recording the relevant documentation. Liaising with suppliers daily and internal stakeholders, with the ability to build strong working relationships. Ensuring all quality controls are adhered to and actioning any queries Responsible for promoting and protecting quality standards. Implement and monitor hygiene practices. Ensuring the site is maintained at the highest level of hygiene standards. Preparation for customer visits and assisting with any audits Documenting all processes and keeping an accurate record of data. Advise stakeholders/team members on technical queries. Experience/Requirements High level of dedication, flexibility and commitment. Strong technical skills are essential. Possess skills to motivate and influence team members. Motivated and organised with a flair for ensuring others in the management team support the continuing growth and development of Quality Product Supply for continued Company growth. Strong commitment to Health & Safety. Flexibility; shift work, weekends and/or out of hours support. Computer literacy. Strong communication skills both written and verbal. With the ability to liaise with all members of staff across different levels Ability to work in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high attention to detail. Background and practical knowledge of Food Hygiene, Food Safety, HACCP, BRC, Bord Bia and related Quality systems in the food industry would be a distinct advantage. Previous work experience in a fresh produce is essential. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Please submit a covering letter along with your CV. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer /*generated inline style */