Job Title: Operations-Quality Assistant
Department: Quality
Reports To: Technical Manager
About Us
Killowen Farm is a family business based in Co. Wexford. Renowned for its creamy taste, Killowen Farm yogurt combines the freshest milk from the Dunne family’s own dairy herd with the highest quality fruit, sourced from local growers.
Known primarily for its premium layered and stirred fruit yogurts, Killowen Farm has also recently added a range of award-winning Cream Cheese products to its range.
At Killowen Farm, our people are family. We foster a supportive and collaborative working environment where employees are respected, trained, and encouraged to develop their skills. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find opportunities to grow with us.
Purpose
The Operations-Quality Assistant will play a key role in supporting the Quality and Operations teams to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards while continuously improving our production processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine quality control testing, including viscosity, pH, temperature, and fat content analysis.
- Perform fat analysis using the FOSS Analyzer and record results accurately.
- Verify and document equipment calibrations to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Complete operational verification checks and monitor adherence to established procedures.
- Maintain quality records and support traceability requirements.
- Identify and report any out-of-specification results or quality concerns.
- Assist with investigations and corrective actions related to quality issues.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within quality and production operations.
- Collaborate with production teams to maintain product quality and consistency.
Skills & Experience:
- Food Science, Food Technology or Dairy Science in a related desirable
- Experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing, food, dairy, or laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of viscosity, pH, temperature, and compositional testing methods.
- Familiarity with calibration procedures and quality documentation.
· Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
· Ability to work independently and follow standard operating procedures.
· Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
· Willingness to work standard 8-4.30 hours, but also the flexibility to work other or alternative hours in case of production needs.
What We Offer:
· Competitive salary and benefits package.
· Opportunities for professional growth and development.
· A supportive team environment within a growing and dynamic business.
· The chance to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing product quality in a growing company
Work Location: In person
