Job Title - Head of Quality Job Location - North Co. Dublin Salary - Based on Experience About the Company: Our client based in North Co. Dublin is currently recruiting for a Health of Quality to join their experienced team. Leading the site's Technical, QA, and Compliance teams, the role drives operational excellence, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across the business. This role provides strategic and technical direction across all functions, acting as the site lead for food safety and quality culture, and maintaining full compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, customer codes, and legislation. Duties Include: Ensure the delivery of product for sale within specification. Manage relevant quality standards, e.g. HACCP to ensure food safety, statutory & Company standards are maintained. Produce production/working specifications as required and identify and record any product and or service quality problems. Develop and implement the site's food safety and quality strategy in alignment with business objectives, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements. Ensure suitable product traceability records are maintained throughout the supply chain and maintaining a product recall system. Carry out supplier audits based on risk analysis. Co-ordinate internal audits including regular audits / GMP checks. Work directly with production supervisors/managers and prepare regular management reports and trend analysis. Communicate technical information in a way that meets the needs of the target audience. Approve finished product specifications, shelf-life protocols, and allergen risk assessments before launch. Monitoring factory and staff hygiene standards on at least a daily basis and informing production/cleaning staff of any areas that require attention. Support Product development & NPD function including line trials through to factory production. Maintain and continuously improve certifications to BRCGS, Organic, DAFM, and customer-specific standards. Essential Criteria: BSc or MSc in Food Science, Microbiology, or related discipline. Minimum 5+ years in senior food safety or quality leadership, ideally in chilled/high-care environments. Advanced understanding of HACCP, EMP, BRCGS, and Irish/EU food law. Demonstrated success in leading customer and regulatory audits. Experience with QMS, specification systems, and ERP integration. Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder engagement. Excellent communication skills Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving capability. Ability to show initiative and demonstrate problem solving skills. If you feel this is an opportunity that interests you, please contact Caolán for more information on. INFORM3 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. By applying to this position, you accept the terms of our privacy policy, please find this on our website.