Quality Manager - Blarney Operations

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The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Quality, the Quality Manager – Blarney Operations is a key member of the Cork Operations Quality Management team, with responsibility for maintaining quality systems and product conformance to applicable standards on the Blarney site.  The Quality Manager – Blarney Operations is responsible for leading site Quality team, including Quality Control laboratories.

The Quality Manager – Blarney Operations will perform all activities in an efficient and competent manner, with due regard for Safety and Quality, while promoting a positive team environment and a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Support and development of Blarney Quality team colleagues.
• Support the Blarney site colleague engagement model to foster a positive team environment through open communication and feedback.
• Lead the Blarney Quality team to identify and support compliance, continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Active member of the Blarney Operations leadership team with responsibility for all aspects of quality, ensuring product testing and disposition is performed in accordance with specifications.
• Support the Blarney Operations team in troubleshooting, process and technology development and compliance improvement programs.
• Oversee the Blarney Quality Management System to ensure effective use, compliance with relevant corporate procedures and quality standards, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate the Blarney continuous improvement process through the implementation of
• appropriate quality reviews and improvement plans.
• Ensure effective and efficient closure of deviations, CAPAs, change controls and customer complaints.
• Promote awareness of quality and customer expectations throughout the Blarney organisation.
• Manage the internal audit program to comply with the Quality Manual and lead customer and certification audit programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Environmental, Health and Safety legislation & adherence to procedures for areas of responsibility.
• Develop and control annual budget allocation for Blarney Quality department.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams to deliver on operational commitments.
• Other duties as required.

Who you are:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field
• At least 4 years of experience in a Quality Management position
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

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