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Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognisable brands, our Company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands including Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Sprite and Diet Coke.\nThis position will lead monitoring and control of manufacturing in a multi-product / multi-ingredient environment. A key function of this role is process control & monitoring of manufacturing processes to assure all products meet and exceed technical and performance specifications including issuing of manufacturing instructions, evaluation of laboratory test results and disposition/release of ingredients, intermediates and finished products.\nThis position is responsible for maintaining and developing the plant Quality and Food Safety Management System acting as a champion for Quality and GMP in the manufacturing environment and leading key programs of the Business Management System. This position will drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing environment, leading and supporting the manufacturing teams as required.\nKey Responsibilities\nMain Tasks\n· Drive our zero-defect culture through rigorous adherence to SOP’s,\nmaintaining GMP and environmental standards, and aggressively\nidentifying and implementing appropriate corrective actions within the\nplant.\n· Develop a deep understanding of ingredient and product characteristics\nand specifications.\n· Taking ownership of manufacturing processes and providing\nmanufacturing instructions to operations.\n· Monitor control points in the manufacturing process to ensure that\nprocess is in control and capable and troubleshoot issues if necessary.\n· Evaluate a suite of laboratory analysis outputs to determine appropriate\ndisposition of materials and processes in a timely fashion.\n· Develop and/or validate manufacturing processes/equipment to ensure\ncapability to meet product specifications reliably and repeatedly.\n· Develop quality standards, specifications and requirements for primary\npackaging, processing aids and production consumables in order to\nensure quality and integrity of products.\n· Manage the introduction of new ingredients, products and processes\n(including technology transfer) through the commercialisation process\nand carry out all qualifications as required.\n· Schedule or attend pre-commercialisation test run to ensure production\ncapability\n· Identify through in process monitoring, trending, cycle times, etc.,\nopportunities for process/productivity improvement\n· Design, develop, conduct and/or review experiments in order to deliver\nnew products, evaluate ingredients, product or packaging safety, evaluate\nOOS/ correct deviations.\n· Sponsor, facilitate and support continuous improvement activities in\nmanufacturing and BMS programs.\n· Provide technical support for contingency planning, supply point shifts\nand new product introductions.\n· Assist in the re-design, development, roll out and championing of the\nQuality and Food safety System.\n· Lead key programs within the Business Management System.\n· Participation in external audits of certified systems and perform internal\naudits.\n· Work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals\n· Support the Company Programmes and culture within the Company.\n· Safeguard and protect all Company information and property.\nRequired Experience and Qualifications\n· Third level degree in a scientific discipline, preferably Chemistry or Applied Chemistry, chemical/process engineering\nSkills and Experience required\n· Greater than 4years’ experience in a regulated process manufacturing\nenvironment, i.e. pharma, food and beverage, flavour, fragrance, food\ningredients or FMCG\n· Comprehensive Knowledge of Organic Chemistry and ability to interpret\nanalytical results\n· Experience/Knowledge of engineering principles\n· Knowledge of Beverage Technology\n· Experience of Management (developing and sustaining) of Quality\nSystems Programs in a GMP environment\n· Experience of developing and supporting GMP, hygiene and food safety\nrequirements\n· Experience of participating in external audits and leading and\ncoordinating internal audit\n· Experience of New Product Introduction and Technology Transfer\n· Knowledge of sensory analysis techniques\n· Excellent problem-solving skills, negotiation and influencing skills\n· Proficiency in written and oral communication skills; especially\npresentation skills\n- Seeking a proactive individual who demonstrates initiative & takes\nownership of their responsibilities\n- Good understanding of SAP, Batching Systems, Processing Equipment\nand Technical Software\n- Good computer literacy skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and\nthe ability to quickly adapt to new systems\n- Effective organisation and time management skills\nSkills:\nISO 14000, ISO 18000, Microsoft Office, Six Sigma, Troubleshooting, Waterfall ModelLocation(s):\nIrelandCity/Cities:\nWexfordTravel Required:\n00% - 25%Relocation Provided:\nNoJob Posting End Date:\nNovember 16, 2026Our Purpose and Growth Culture:\nWe are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. 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