104 Food Processing jobs in Ireland

Our unique theatre stores — where the factory is front and centre, and the doughnut-making magic happens live for customers to see. When the Hot light is on, it's showtime Guests gather to watch the doughnuts being mixed, fried, and glazed in real time — and your part of the performance.

No baking experience? No problem. We provide full training — all you need is a great attitude, a team mindset, and a readiness to learn. Whether you're behind the scenes or in the spotlight, this is your chance to grow your career while making something people love.

Pay that pays off

• Hourly rate, paid every two weeks
• Plus €1/hour extra for those midnight-to-6am shifts

Proper contracts, real benefits

• No zero-hour nonsense
• Holiday pay? Yep.
• Eligible? You'll also be enrolled in our pension and life assurance schemes

Training? We've got you covered

• No experience? No problem
• If you care about quality, love working with your hands, and don't mind a bit of repetition on your feet, we'll show you how to decorate like a pro and grow your career from there

Doughnut perks (literally)

• Free doughnut of your choice and hot drinks on your break
• 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks in any Ireland store

Dress the part

• We provide your logo top, safety boots and PPE
• You bring your own workwear trousers and a can-do attitude

Extra sweet extras

• Treat Box: Discounts from top brands and supermarkets
• Health Assured: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, fitness and wellbeing tools, legal and financial advice

Your new job:

Working with a team of incredibly talented Krispy Kremers', all united by one mission; to become the worlds most loved sweet treat brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on the processing line ensuring that our doughnuts have been filled with their magical fillings
• Hand-decorate each doughnut to the highest standard, which could be a combination of icing, piping and adding special ingredients such as sprinkles or peanut butter
• Ensuring that the relevant paper work is fully completed on a daily basis
• Measuring and mixing our secret ingredients
• Keep safe by actively adhering to our health and safety and food safety processes
• Ensure that every doughnut is produced to the highest standard meeting our customers' expectations
• Take part and be involved in the production plan and what responsibilities you will have on each shift
• Willing to support other areas within the factory on busy occasions
• Be a great brand ambassador for Krispy Kreme

What we look for:

• Experience - You don't need to have a CV full to the bring of experience as we train you If you can show us you have the right attitude and behaviours and love to learn then you will be a great fit
• Team Player - You're a natural team player, achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a naturally self-motivated and act with high integrity and honesty always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
• Can-do mentality - you like to get your hands dirty, bringing a plan to actual results is what drives you.
• Communication Skills - you'll easily be exposed to all level of people. Therefore, it's important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different people.
• High pressure - you don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energised and engaged.

About Krispy Kreme:

Our People:

We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here

Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.

Doughnut Wait apply today

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something sweet? Whether you're in one of our bustling standalone factories or a show-stopping theatre store, you'll be at the heart of the action, helping produce the doughnuts everyone loves.

In our standalone factories, you'll join a dedicated team responsible for mixing, processing, and packaging our world-famous doughnuts — fresh and ready to ship to local stores and supermarket shelves. It's fast-paced, hands-on work where every role plays a key part in our success.

Depending on the location, you may be applying to work in one of our unique theatre stores — where the factory is front and center, and the doughnut-making magic happens live for customers to see. When the Hotlight is on, it's showtime Guests gather to watch the doughnuts being mixed, fried, and glazed in real time — and you're part of the performance.

No baking experience? No problem. We provide full training — all you need is a great attitude, a team mindset, and a readiness to learn. Whether you're behind the scenes or in the spotlight, this is your chance to grow your career while making something people love.

Pay that pays off

• Hourly rate, paid every two weeks
• Plus €1/hour extra for those midnight-to-6am shifts

Proper contracts, real benefits

• No zero-hour nonsense
• Holiday pay? Yep.
• Eligible? You'll also be enrolled in our pension and life assurance schemes

Training? We've got you covered

• No experience? No problem
• If you care about quality, love working with your hands, and don't mind a bit of repetition on your feet, we'll show you how to decorate like a pro and grow your career from there

Doughnut perks (literally)

• Free doughnuts and hot drinks on your break
• Celebrating something? Have a box on us
• 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks in any Ireland store

Dress the part

• We provide your logo top, safety boots and PPE
• You bring your own workwear trousers and a can-do attitude

Extra sweet extras

• Treat Box: Discounts from top brands and supermarkets
• Health Assured: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, fitness and wellbeing tools, legal and financial advice

Your new job:

Working with a team of incredibly talented Krispy Kremers', all united by one mission; to become the worlds most loved sweet treat brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work on the processing line ensuring that our doughnuts have been filled with their magical fillings
• Hand-decorate each doughnut to the highest standard, which could be a combination of icing, piping and adding special ingredients such as sprinkles or peanut butter
• Ensuring that the relevant paper work is fully completed on a daily basis
• Measuring and mixing our secret ingredients
• Keep safe by actively adhering to our health and safety and food safety processes
• Ensure that every doughnut is produced to the highest standard meeting our customers' expectations
• Take part and be involved in the production plan and what responsibilities you will have on each shift
• Willing to support other areas within the factory on busy occasions
• Be a great brand ambassador for Krispy Kreme

What we look for:

• Experience - You don't need to have a CV full to the bring of experience as we train you If you can show us you have the right attitude and behaviours and love to learn then you will be a great fit
• Team Player - You're a natural team player, achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a naturally self-motivated and act with high integrity and honesty always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
• Can-do mentality - you like to get your hands dirty, bringing a plan to actual results is what drives you.
• Communication Skills - you'll easily be exposed to all level of people. Therefore, it's important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different people.
• High pressure - you don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energised and engaged.

About Krispy Kreme:

Our People:

We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here

Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.

Doughnut Wait apply today

Manufacturing - Blanchardstown

Contract: Part time

Salary: 13.80

Our unique theatre stores — where the factory is front and centre, and the doughnut-making magic happens live for customers to see. When the Hot light is on, it's showtime Guests gather to watch the doughnuts being mixed, fried, and glazed in real time — and your part of the performance.

No baking experience? No problem. We provide full training — all you need is a great attitude, a team mindset, and a readiness to learn. Whether you're behind the scenes or in the spotlight, this is your chance to grow your career while making something people love.

Pay that pays off

• Hourly rate, paid every two weeks
• Plus €1/hour extra for those midnight-to-6am shifts

Proper Contracts, Real Benefits

• No zero-hour nonsense
• Holiday pay? Yep.
• Eligible? You'll also be enrolled in our pension and life assurance schemes

Training? We've got you covered

• No experience? No problem
• If you care about quality, love working with your hands, and don't mind a bit of repetition on your feet, we'll show you how to decorate like a pro and grow your career from there

Doughnut perks (literally)

• Free doughnut of your choice and hot drinks on your break
• 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks in any Ireland store

Dress the part

• We provide your logo top, safety boots and PPE
• You bring your own workwear trousers and a can-do attitude

Extra sweet extras

• Treat Box: Discounts from top brands and supermarkets
• Health Assured: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, fitness and wellbeing tools, legal and financial advice

Your New Job
Working with a team of incredibly talented Krispy Kremers', all united by one mission; to become the worlds most loved sweet treat brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on the processing line ensuring that our doughnuts have been filled with their magical fillings
• Hand-decorate each doughnut to the highest standard, which could be a combination of icing, piping and adding special ingredients such as sprinkles or peanut butter
• Ensuring that the relevant paper work is fully completed on a daily basis
• Measuring and mixing our secret ingredients
• Keep safe by actively adhering to our health and safety and food safety processes
• Ensure that every doughnut is produced to the highest standard meeting our customers' expectations
• Take part and be involved in the production plan and what responsibilities you will have on each shift
• Willing to support other areas within the factory on busy occasions
• Be a great brand ambassador for Krispy Kreme

What We Look For

• Experience - You don't need to have a CV full to the bring of experience as we train you If you can show us you have the right attitude and behaviours and love to learn then you will be a great fit
• Team Player - You're a natural team player, achieving results is nice, but achieving results with the team is simply the best. You're a naturally self-motivated and act with high integrity and honesty always working towards the same common goal together with your teammates.
• Can-do mentality - you like to get your hands dirty, bringing a plan to actual results is what drives you.
• Communication Skills - you'll easily be exposed to all level of people. Therefore, it's important you have excellent communication skills, to deal with all kinds of different people.
• High pressure - you don't get easily stressed by pressure, on the opposite, a demanding and dynamic environment is what keeps you energised and engaged.

About Krispy Kreme
Our People:
We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here

Our Doughnuts:
We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture:
Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet:
Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.

Doughnut Wait apply today

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something sweet? Whether you're in one of our bustling standalone factories or a show-stopping theatre store, you'll be at the heart of the action, helping produce the doughnuts everyone loves.

In our standalone factories, you'll join a dedicated team responsible for mixing, processing, and packaging our world-famous doughnuts — fresh and ready to ship to local stores and supermarket shelves. It's fast-paced, hands-on work where every role plays a key part in our success.

Depending on the location, you may be applying to work in one of our unique theatre stores — where the factory is front and center, and the doughnut-making magic happens live for customers to see. When the Hotlight is on, it's showtime Guests gather to watch the doughnuts being mixed, fried, and glazed in real time — and you're part of the performance.

No baking experience? No problem. We provide full training — all you need is a great attitude, a team mindset, and a readiness to learn. Whether you're behind the scenes or in the spotlight, this is your chance to grow your career while making something people love.

Pay that pays off

• Hourly rate, paid every two weeks
• Plus €1/hour extra for those midnight-to-6am shifts

Proper contracts, real benefits

• No zero-hour nonsense
• Holiday pay? Yep.
• Eligible? You'll also be enrolled in our pension and life assurance schemes

Training? We've got you covered

• No experience? No problem
• If you care about quality, love working with your hands, and don't mind a bit of repetition on your feet, we'll show you how to decorate like a pro and grow your career from there

Doughnut perks (literally)

• Free doughnut and hot drinks on your break
• Celebrating something? Have a box on us
• 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks in any Ireland store

Dress the part

• We provide your logo top, safety boots and PPE
• You bring your own workwear trousers and a can-do attitude

Extra sweet extras

• Treat Box: Discounts from top brands and supermarkets
• Health Assured: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, fitness and wellbeing tools, legal and financial advice

Lead the Way in Doughnut Perfection – Become a Krispy Kreme Food Processing Shift Leader

At Krispy Kreme, our factories are more than just production sites; they're like an open kitchen in a restaurant. You'll find our teams crafting, decorating, and packing our world-famous doughnuts ready for our shops, supermarket partners, and fresh delivery routes.

We're on the lookout for a Food Processing Shift Leader to join our team and help lead the way in doughnut perfection. As a Shift Leader in our doughnut decorating team, you'll run the shift on the shop floor, support your team, and help ensure every single doughnut meets Krispy Kreme's gold standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and support the processing team during your shift.
• Production Oversight: Ensure targets are met while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Doughnut Preparation: Mix, decorate, fill, and box fresh doughnuts to specification.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain top-tier food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Operational Collaboration: Collaborate with managers to improve daily operations and shift handovers.
• Training & Development: Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and performance.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

What We're Looking For

• Leadership Experience: Previous team leader or supervisory experience in a food or production setting.
• Physical Stamina: Comfortable with physically active, on-your-feet work.
• Problem-Solving Skills: A calm, focused problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work across the full shift rota, including weekends.
• Team-Oriented: Reliable, positive, and motivated by teamwork and results.

If you're hands-on, love working as part of a team, and want to be part of something seriously sweet, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and start your journey with Krispy Kreme.

About Krispy Kreme:

Our People:

We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here

Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture

Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.

Doughnut Wait apply today

Job Title:
Food Safety and Quality Officer

Location:
Spanish Point, Co.Clare (will require own transport to location)

Salary
: €35,000 - €40,000

Summary:
We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Food Safety & Quality Officer to join our Client team in Clare. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that the company products meet all customer requirements and comply with the highest standards of food safety. This is a perfect opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for food safety and quality assurance to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee product quality, processes, food safety, and standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify and implement opportunities for quality improvement.
• Complete quality-based inspections and audits, including preparing necessary documentation and coordinating responses.
• Develop, update, and manage standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the company.
• Ensure all products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Provide guidance and support to staff to ensure adherence to food safety protocols.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of HACCP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.

KSGalway

Desired Skills and Experience
This role is located in a remote area of Co.Clare with very limited public transportation options. This will require the candidate to live in the west of Clare or be able to commute to West Co.Clare.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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Company:
Dawn Meats

Location:
Grannagh Co. Waterford

Reporting to:
Technical Manager

Contract type:
Full-Time/Permanent

Role Summary
This is a fantastic graduate level opportunity for a technically focused individual to represent the company on all technical issues, liasing between R&D, sales and the production area. Ensuring that all products are produced in a safe and legal manner and in compliance with Dawn Meats best practice. Ensuring that all products are in alignment with both the company's policies and the retailer's policies and strategies. Your role will be key as part of the Technical team in the delivery and efficient implementation of Technical practices and procedures.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be based in one of our primary production plants and will be responsible for:

• Having an awareness of food science and nutrition with a focus on best practice and from a legislative perspective - Food safety, hygiene and nutritional requirements
• Assisting with quality operations, procedures and document control
• Maintaining and updating the department files including SOPs, risk assessments, HACCP documents and quality management documents
• Carrying out audits as per schedule
• Evaluating the written SOP's being carried out
• Maintaining and managing non-conformance logs
• Logging complaints and communicating to the relevant personnel
• Assisting with close out investigations into complaints including root cause analysis
• Microbiological and chemical sampling of finished product and raw materials as per sampling schedule
• Carrying out internal audits and assisting with external and customer audits

Qualifications
Your role will see you tackle a wide range of business challenges in a busy Technical environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have Or Demonstrate

• A degree in a related discipline (Food Science, Agricultural Science, Nutrition, Science)
• Proficient in Microsoft word/excel/outlook etc. Decisiveness and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent communication skills - Oral & written
• HACCP trained is an advantage

INDLP

We are currently seeking a certified Food Safety Auditor to join our team. The role will cover 2nd party audits and 3rd party audits. We are looking for professionals to provide customised, comprehensive onsite BRCGS audits to help our clients maintain the highest standards in food safety, cleanliness, and brand protection.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for experienced GFSI equivalent Food Safety auditor, with proven work experience in a range of food disciplines, inclusive of BRCGS Food, BRCGS Storage & Distribution and BRCGS Agents & Brokers all will be in line with the BRCGS categories. Ideally, to allow variety we require more than 5 of the category fields

Required skills and experience:

• A degree/relevant experience in a food related or bioscience discipline or, as a minimum, a higher education course in a food related or bioscience discipline coupled with appropriate experience
• Good disciplines in preparation, planning, execution of detailed typed reports within required timescales, to ensure corrective action responses meet the requirements.
• Experienced in auditing against one or more of the required BRCGS standards
• A minimum of five years post qualification experience related to the food industry
• Lead auditor qualified to IRCA or equivalent
• HACCP qualified to a min of Level 3
• You will need to be experienced in auditing against three or more of the BRC categories
• Full UK Driving License

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a BRCGS certified Food Auditor, you will be required to plan and conduct professional audits that meet customer requirements. Plan, arrange and undertake detailed evaluations of premises, procedures and practices against pre-determined standards.

Key activities:

• Use objective evidence, gained through evaluations, to prepare detailed reports in an accurate and concise manner. In addition, you will be required to report findings verbally to clients
• Conduct BRCGS Audits throughout Southern Ireland
• Writing and submission of BRCGS Audit reports within a timely manner
• Under-take client follow-up and provide certification recommendation
• Ensure that client Non-Conformities assigned to follow-up are answered in a timely manner, and review and analyse client answers
• Aid in the maintenance of comprehensive customer files, including all necessary documentation, as well as work with the Business Unit to facilitate internal and external communications regarding client management needs.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

An exciting opportunity for a full time Food Safety Manager to join an airline catering company based in the Airport Logistics Park, St. Margret's.

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking
• Free meals
• VHI
• Pension
• Bike to work scheme
• Day time shifts

dnata Catering Ireland is one of the leading providers of inflight services to the worlds airline customers. We offer a comprehensive range of Inflight Catering, Onboard Retail and Logistics services across all of the Irish airports.

The Food Safety Manager ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality throughout the catering operation. They will implement comprehensive food safety programs, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. You will regularly inspect and audit units to identify and address any potential risks or issues. You will supervise the food safety supervisors, providing guidance and support on their day-to day activities which includes training them on proper hygiene and handling practices, as well as ensuring adherence to established protocols and procedures.

The Responsibilities:

• Establish and implement training needs of the facilities colleagues including the GMP, HACCP, Allergen, and training programmes ensuring they have the required skills to carry out functions affecting product legality, safety, and quality.
• Responsible for the ingredient specification program, supplier vendor program, labelling program, retain sample program, and code date adherence program.
• Facilitate as the HACCP/FSAI Practitioner and HACCP/FSAI training team leader.
• Conduct audits of vendor facilities and product ingredients.
• Conduct management training regarding FSQ requirements to ensure compliance.
• Review reports regarding regular inspections, hygiene violations, and corrective actions to resolve deficiencies.
• Ensure appropriate actions are taken on a timely basis.
• Audit 'Good Manufacturing Process' training and compliance for the facility.
• Oversee that Medina/Customer audit standard requirements are documented to maintain compliance.
• Ensure regular audits of sanitation requirements are maintained in all areas of the facility.
• Passing and improving audit results related to Food Safety Quality.
• Achievement of corporate objectives for corporate policies and goals.
• Consistently set expectations and hold colleagues accountable for key duties and standards.
• Ensure all FSQ required standards are followed and verify documentation compliance.
• Conduct regular walks of the facility and observe and correct any non-adherence to Food Safety policy

This list is not exhaustive, accountabilities may vary dependant on locality or role complexity and may include any other duties considered reasonable by the Line manager.

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in the food industry.
• Experience in a HACCP regulated facility.
• Computer literacy with strong knowledge of Microsoft software .
• Ability to adapt to change and open to new ways of working.
• Confident to resolve conflict effectively and in a professional manner
• Ability to provide direction and support colleagues.
• Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
• Authorised to work in Ireland.
• Successfully pass garda vetting and undergo a 5 year background check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €50,000.00-€55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Reference ID:

About Abbott
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 113,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Abbott in Ireland
Abbott serves the Irish market with a diverse range of healthcare products, including diagnostics, medical devices, and nutritional products. In Ireland, Abbott employs over 6,000 people across ten sites. We have seven manufacturing facilities located in Clonmel, Cootehill, Donegal, Kilkenny, Longford, and Sligo and a third-party manufacturing management operation in Sligo. Abbott has commercial, support operations, and shared services in Dublin and Galway. We have been operating in Ireland since 1946.

Abbott Ireland Nutrition Division Cootehill Cavan
Abbott Nutrition produces a range of infant formulae in all pack sizes under the brand name "Similac". To complement the range of "Similac" infant formulae, the facility also manufactures a range of follow-on formulae under the brand name of "Gain". The essential ingredient is liquid skim-milk and this is combined with carbohydrate, vegetable oils, vitamins and minerals. The product is blended, pasteurised, dried and packaged at the site and once packaged, is distributed to Europe, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Canada.

Established in 1975, Abbott Nutrition in Ireland is the largest powder manufacturing facility for the production of infant formulae within the Abbott Corporation worldwide. Approximately 1,000 dairy farms in Ireland and Northern Ireland supply quality milk to the Cootehill facility which processes 500,000 litres per day. This secure supply together with Ireland's reputation as a green, clean environment is of significant strategic importance to Abbott Nutrition.

Primary Function I Goals / Objectives

• The Food Safety Specialist has the responsibility for reviewing all SOP's for any job task he/she may carry out and ensure he/she fully understands and adheres to the SOP.
• The Food Safety Specialist provides guidance and direction of plant sanitation for manufacturing operations, warehouse and plant grounds.
• The purpose of the job is to implement food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance policies, procedures and training.
• This Job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical/ New Equipment, Quality Procedures & SOP's are made.
• This list of responsibilities may change depending on plant needs and employees are expected to be adaptable and flexible were this need arises.

Major Responsibilities
The role of the Food Safety Specialist is part of the site's success and compliance by:

• Driving and implementing holistic plant sanitation programs, policies and procedures for plant, warehouse and plant grounds; Assuring compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and all food safety policies and procedures
• Acting as sanitation support in the process of assessing and mitigating safety risk associated with construction and major maintenance.
• Collaborate/Coordinate with Facility Supervisor, Operations Leadership, Operations Associates and Site Cleaning staff to achieve desired Environmental Monitoring performance and Pest Control performance
• Evaluating facility sanitary conditions, assessing risk based on food safety and public health principles, prioritizing corrective actions, and verifying sanitation activities and validation testing
• Evaluating monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant, trending the results and developing corrective actions
• Conformance to master cleaning schedule and applicable cGMP guidelines, best practices and requirements.
• Assist in developing and implementing all sanitation related training for sanitation and plant employees as needed;
• Ensures all safety requirements related to sanitation are met including proper

chemical storage, MSDS, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and procedures.

• Maintaining and writing detailed clean up procedures and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures for all plant equipment, driving towards reduced water and air usage.

Education & Experience
You will have BSc a in plant quality/food safety/Sanitation with a minimum of 3yrs experience in a similar role with demonstrated Leadership skills (direct or cross functionally leadership skills)

Certification as a Sanitarian and Pesticide Application is an advantage for this role

Key Skills

• Understanding and application of microbiological principles with in depth food borne pathogen knowledge.
• Knowledge of HACCP, Sanitation principles and Food Safety Preventive Controls (FSPC)
• Understanding of the appropriate wet cleaning and dry cleaning methodology.
• Experience in successfully addressing environmental sanitation challenges in areas such as drains, floors, walls, roofs, and equipment.
• Proven leadership capabilities
• Project planning & execution experiences
• Process control knowledge
• Proven plant financial understanding
• Experience with working on Continuous Improvement Projects
• Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Accountability / Scope

• The Food Safety Specialist works under the direct supervision of the Food Safety Manager. Position assists and with all phases of sanitation, pest control, microbiological and cleaning programs for the site. The decision-making process of this position is key to the ongoing compliance of the production operation, and to the quality and safety of the food products.

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