FSQ & HSE Systems Coordinator

Role overview

This permanent full-time onsite position in Listowel, County Kerry sits within the Food Safety and Quality function and supports QHSE systems and related processes across the site. Reporting to the Food Safety and Quality Manager, the role focuses on keeping quality records accurate, maintaining system data, contributing to KPI and reporting activities, and assisting with internal audits and compliance work. It suits someone who is detail-oriented, communicates well with a range of stakeholders, and can juggle several priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Key responsibilities

• Keep relevant records and files up to date and accurate.
• Prepare regular reports, KPI summaries, and statistical information.
• Handle communication with external contacts and customers where needed.
• Manage Salesforce requests and approvals.
• Maintain the QHSE Intelex platform and act as the site superuser.
• Update procedures and SOPs across the relevant systems.
• Take part in internal audit activities.
• Coordinate laundry and locker arrangements for the medium care area.
• Carry out routine QA-related tasks such as swabbing, metal checks, and audit preparation.
• Support additional administrative tasks as required.

What you need to succeed

The employer values the right abilities, attitude, and relevant experience. A background in a similar role or environment will be an advantage, along with a strong willingness to learn and adapt.

• A third-level qualification in a science-related subject is preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a sharp eye for detail.
• Comfort using IT systems, especially MS Office and quality management platforms.
• Well-developed organisational skills with a methodical approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Flexibility to respond to changing priorities and requirements.
• Curious, ambitious, and committed to continuous learning and improvement.

What’s on offer

• 25 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• Matched pension scheme.
• Access to a benefits platform with discounts and cashback offers from major retailers.

About the employer

The company is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a strong consumer foods presence and a major dairy and nutritional ingredients division. It works across the full value chain, from local family farms to production, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and high-quality dairy solutions. The organisation has more than 50 years of experience in milk processing, dairy technology, and product innovation, and is known for brands such as Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow, and SMUG.

Headquartered in Tralee, County Kerry, it operates manufacturing sites in Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore, along with 29 Farm & Home stores across the region. Its footprint also extends to Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett in Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom. Globally, the business employs over 1,700 people across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, the USA, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China, and reported turnover of approximately €1.3 billion in 2024.

Important notice

Beware of scams involving people claiming to represent the company. Official employees will not contact candidates from non-company email addresses or phone numbers, and the company does not use video chat rooms such as Google Hangouts for interviews. Candidates should never be asked to pay money during the hiring process, including for starter kits or training, except for reimbursable travel expenses. Any legitimate payments from the company will come from official accounts carrying the company name.

Recruitment agency note

The company does not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies unless terms of business have been formally agreed. Recruiter fees will not be paid where no agreement exists. This policy also applies to profiles sent directly to hiring managers. If speculative profiles are submitted, the company may contact those candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the agency.