Quality Manager - Lead - SME food business

Quality Manager - Lead - SME food business

Cork Permanent Competitive

Job Description

This opportunity is with a well-established indigenous Irish company who are on the lookout for a Quality Manager to become an integral part of their team

While prior people management experience is advantageous, it's not a strict requirement - what's crucial is your passion for leading and inspiring others.

The ideal candidate will come from a food manufacturing background, possessing expertise in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality within a production environment. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in ensuring their products meet and exceed industry standards while contributing to their ongoing success story then please get in touch.

The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the site's food safety management systems, ensuring adherence to quality standards, legal compliance, and maintaining relevant accreditations.

• To coordinate and manage the food safety team holding the role of the team leader,
• To manage food safety culture on site ensuring accountability of all staff and management for food safety and quality standards
• To verify (and validate) documented systems to ensure legal compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and lead the food safety team, fostering a strong culture of accountability.
• Develop, manage, and update the food safety management system to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain accreditation and address non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Manage customer complaints and requirements, ensuring effective communication and resolution.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and oversee supplier documentation and reviews.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for inspections and audits
• Review and update risk assessments of all products, packaging and processes
• Manage the approved supplier list, maintain communication with current suppliers and ensure all potential new suppliers have documentation completed and submitted prior to approval

Educational and work requirements:

• BSc Hons 7, as a minimum in foods science or related discipline
• 2-3 years' experience in a management / leadership role where food safety & quality is a key focus
• Experience in managing certification standards
• Food Safety Training QQI L6 Designing FSMS or equivalent
• Auditing training - QQI L6 Conducting Food Standards Audits or equivalent

If you would like to find out more about this role please click the 'Apply Now' button below or reach out to Kellie on .

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.