Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager Location: Drogheda, Ireland Salary: €45,000 DOE Overview: An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join a leading FMCG food manufacturer with a portfolio of well-known household brands. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a business with ambitious growth plans, where you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality. Key Responsibilities: Lead and continuously improve the FSSC22000 certified quality management system. Act as the site champion for quality, ensuring standards are consistently met and exceeded. Manage and oversee internal auditing to ISO/FSSC standards. Lead the HACCP team and take ownership of allergen management. Manage incoming inspections and carry out daily quality control checks. Oversee hygiene and food safety auditing across the site. Partner with New Product Development to ensure quality standards in innovation projects. Deliver staff training on QA procedures and hygiene practices. Maintain sampling plans and coordinate laboratory analysis of raw materials. Manage raw material supplier approval, specifications, and documentation for both raw materials and finished goods. Liaise with Customer Services on complaint investigations, ensuring timely resolutions. Act as the technical point of contact for regulatory bodies and customers. Contribute as a member of the site Health & Safety Team. Present updates and insights at weekly stand-up meetings. The Person: 4-5 years' experience in a Quality role within FMCG food manufacturing. Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSSC22000 & BRC). Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team. A continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage teams. Excellent communication and IT skills. Skills: QA Quality Assurance