About the Company
Excellent opportunity for a Quality Assurance professional to join a leading food manufacturing company in Co. Kildare.
About the Role
We’re hiring a Quality Team Lead to manage our technical and quality team. You’ll lead daily food safety, compliance, and quality improvement initiatives across a high-performing site supplying major retailers and foodservice brands.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the site QC team
* Represent the team at site level and in cross-functional meetings
* Promote a strong culture of food safety and continuous improvement
* Lead or co-lead the HACCP team and internal audit programme
* Ensure compliance with BRC, DAFM, and customer standards
* Manage product evaluations, testing schedules, shelf-life checks and supplier approval
* Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
* Monitor KPIs and take action to improve quality performance
* Lead training on HACCP, hygiene, allergen awareness and more
* Work with NPD and operations teams on new launches and process improvements
* Maintain finished product specs.
* Handle customer complaints and represent the business during audits
* Manage supplier reviews and conduct audits when needed
Qualifications
* Diploma or Degree in Food Science or related
* 4+ years in food manufacturing or retail technical/QA role
* HACCP certification (essential)
* Knowledge of BRC, high care production and cooking processes
* Team leadership or people management experience preferred
* Lead Auditor training a plus
* Confident communicator with strong attention to detail
* Fluent English and good numeracy skills
Preferred Skills
* Lead Auditor training
* Experience in food safety and quality management
Apply today for immediate consideration, an excellent salary is on offer to the successful candidate.
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