Kelsius manufactures, distributes, and maintains a system that wirelessly and automatically monitors the temperature and safety of all food products, both hot and cold, as well as medicines, blood samples and other temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical materials.
Kelsius improves HACCP compliance, saving time, reducing risk, and providing information at your fingertips. HACCP – (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) - is a systematic approach to identifying and controlling hazards that could pose a danger to the preparation of safe food or medicines.
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Product Test Team Manager to lead our product testing team. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all testing activities to ensure products meet the required standards for functionality, quality, and reliability before release to the market. You will manage a product test team, you will work closely with Product Management, R&D and Quality and champion a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product testers.
* Define and implement product test strategies, plans, and procedures for new and existing products.
* Oversee daily test operations, ensuring testing is performed efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.
* Collaborate with product development, design, and engineering teams to understand product requirements and translate them into test plans.
* Manage testing resources, including tools, equipment, and software.
* Review and analyse test data, generating reports and recommendations based on findings.
* Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for product failures or quality issues.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, industry, and safety standards.
* Maintain documentation and reporting for audits, reviews, and product approvals.
* Continuously improve testing processes, workflows, and team productivity through automation and best practices.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* 5+ years of experience in product testing or quality assurance, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
* Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and quality standards.
* Experience with test automation and data analysis.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Highly driven with enthusiasm to meet targets and to cope under demanding pressure.
* Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable.
* Highly analytical with good problem-solving skills and able to work independently.
Our mission is to make the world safer for consumers of food and medicine.
This is an on-site role based at our head office in Gweedore, Co. Donegal. Candidates must reside within commutable distance to our office and have the right to work in Ireland.
At Kelsius we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability. Kelsius is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Gweedore, CO. Donegal: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
* Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
* Managerial: 2 years (preferred)
* Testing: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person