Quality Systems Specialist

Quality Systems Specialist

6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Based in Cork

Job Group: 10

We are building a future that embraces innovation, sustainability, and diversity.

We are a business that will bring out the best in you - providing great opportunities for people with ambition and drive. People are at the heart of our company – It is undoubtedly the pride and passion of our colleagues that makes us stand out from the crowd. Our success simply would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our employees. If you are as excited about our future as we are, then we’d love to hear how you can help us shape it. We are always looking for new talent to help build and grow our company and our brands. Our careers are journeys paved with richness, accomplishments, and a few beers and ciders with friends or strangers along the way. Your journey will be one of close connections and growing friendships as is the beating heart of our company. We collaborate with colleagues in every single other function to do what HEINEKEN does best: brew the highest quality, premium beers, and ciders.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the quality systems specialist will have responsibility for the running of standards accredited to supply chain across international standards such as ISO9001 and ISO22000/FSSC, corporate compliance (HeiQ) and applicable legislation. As part of the role there is the ongoing opportunity to shape and develop these control systems ensuring fit for purpose at all times.

Autonomy and continuous improvement are key attributes for this role as the brewery continues its journey towards world class brewery status within Heineken.

The quality systems specialist will also have responsibility for maintaining the quality management system along with site owner of BCS and supporting finance in completion of monthly reports.

The main responsibilities will include:

Compliance

-Ensure adherence to HEINEKEN corporate standards using internal systems for self auditing and quality systems management.

-Collaborate cross-functionally to deploy standards and develop improvement plans.

-Identify and close compliance gaps through structured action plans.

-Maintain certification for ISO9001, ISO22000/FSSC, and ISO14001.

-Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage upgrades to new ISO versions.

-Coordinate with internal teams and external auditors to uphold certification standards.

System Control

-Oversee governance and functionality of internal operational systems including PMIS, QSET, eNC, and Power BI.

-Ensure systems are fit for purpose and support brewery operations effectively.

-Implement controls to maintain system integrity and usability.

BCS Oversight

-Act as site owner for BCS, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.

-Liaise with regional and global BCS teams to align with framework updates and best practices.

Auditing

-Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.

-Manage audits involving suppliers, third-party packers, licensees (e.g., Coors), and regulatory bodies (e.g., NSAI, Dept. of Agriculture).

Continuous Improvement

-Apply TPM methodologies as part of the Quality Pillar to enhance systems and processes.

-Drive initiatives that support the brewery’s journey toward world-class status.

Extract Loss Management

-Partner with production teams to reduce extract loss.

-Use BCS and PMIS data to identify issues and prioritize corrective actions.

-Ensure data accuracy and integrity in BCS entries.

Applicants should ideally:

-Have a relevant third level qualification.

-Have a knowledge of quality management systems and ISO Standards.

-Be highly computer literate with a good knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, control of Document Systems, and Quality Information Systems, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation.

-Possess the necessary numerical and analytical skills.

-Be highly customer focussed and possess the necessary communication, interpersonal and organisational skills necessary for this very busy and demanding position.

-Be capable of working in a team, on your own initiative and taking responsibility for actions.

“Embracing and celebrating diversity is core to HEINEKEN’s purpose of “brewing the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world”. We believe that people as diverse as our brews – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we champion a culture of belonging that provides fair and equal opportunities for all”.