Job Description

About the role

The purpose of this role is to perform quality control inspections on the production floor to ensure products, production processes, and documentation meet required procedures. The successful candidate serves as the first-line point of contact for in-line Quality queries, accurately documenting results and supporting key functions such as line clearance, label approval, and batch documentation checks.

Key Responsibilities

Perform start-up and in-process inspections, including label approval, control, and reconciliation.
Perform inspections and testing of finished products, components, and incoming materials for final release while accurately documenting results.
Generate NCMR and Quality Alerts documentation, coordinate investigations, and work with quality engineers to complete testing for Complaints, CAPA, SCARs, and NCRs.
Manage the issuance of labels and batch records for scheduled orders, ensuring operators receive the correct revisions and quantities to begin manufacturing.
Support sterilization load inspection and perform environmental monitoring as per established procedures.
Work closely with various functions to complete testing and documentation for validation, engineering change, and new product introduction projects.
Support the final release process for outbound shipments by conducting pallet inspections, performing batch record reconciliation, and generating compliant shipping documentation.

Qualifications

Required

Leaving Cert or equivalent with good laboratory and analytical skills.
Demonstrable organizational and problem-solving skills with good technical writing abilities.
Adaptive and capable of working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Skills you need to succeed

Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow oral and written directions regarding testing and reporting.
Knowledge of the Medical Device manufacturing environment, including GMP/GDP, and experience in a medical device quality role.

Additional Information

What we offer

Financial Security & Health:
- Employee Assistance Programme in place to support your wellbeing and trained peer mental health ambassadors on site.
- Eye Care Contribution for your visual health.
- Vacation days increase with service, alongside 2 Company Days.
Continuous Development working for a continuously evolving organisation:
- Professional Memberships paid (related to role).
- Continuous professional development: time provided to attend professional updates specific to role.
- We're an ACCA accredited training partner, offering top-tier professional development.
Site Perks & Community:
- Parking is available on site for your convenience.
- Join our Sports & Social Club for engaging activities.
- Join our Sustainability, DE&I, Wellness Teams depending on your personal interest.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) day per annum to support our local charities under Avery Dennison Granting Wishes Foundation.
- Ad hoc small initiatives annually as guided by our various committees.

Why join Avery Dennison

We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in FMCG, Apparel, Automotive and Pharma industry. Our Longford, Ireland location, founded in 2007, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports our Materials Group division and employs approximately 250 talented individuals. Our applications and technologies are an integral part of products used daily in medical settings around the world. Our commitment to science and innovation alongside our passion to positively impact patient care makes us a trusted partner for medical device manufacturers. Key functions at this site include Operations, Supply Chain, Quality & Regulatory Affairs, Advanced Research & Development, New Product Development, New Production Introduction, Process Engineering and Sales and Customer Service, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation via [email protected]. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.

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