Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for maintaining high standards? Do you have the experience and leadership skills to drive quality assurance and compliance in a dynamic environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! At Osborne, we are currently recruiting for one of our well-known clients in Naas, Co. Kildare. In this company, quality is at the heart of everything they do. As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join their team and ensure that they maintain and enhance their high standards across all areas of the business.
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent role Salary: Competitive, based on experience- €40-45K
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & People Management: Lead, motivate, and develop a team of technologists, ensuring effective coordination with departments and representation at senior levels. Influence decision-making to align with food safety and quality requirements while staying compliant with legislation and customer standards.
Department Oversight: Set and monitor KPIs, manage the departmental budget, and ensure successful product launches and process improvements. Conduct strategic reviews of technical data to drive continuous improvements across plant systems.
Training & Development: Lead staff training in food safety, quality, and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance through induction and ongoing development programs. Implement plant-wide quality and process improvements through collaboration with relevant departments.
Quality Management Systems (QMS) & HACCP: Lead site HACCP and TACCP teams, ensuring compliance with food safety and defence protocols. Manage internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to customer and industry standards. Oversee the internal audit program for quality system compliance.
Customer & Supplier Management: Maintain product specifications and resolve customer queries/complaints. Represent the company’s technical expertise in customer meetings and support business development efforts. Ensure supplier quality through audits, risk assessments, and performance reviews.
Testing & Compliance: Oversee raw material, process, and finished product evaluations, implementing microbiological, chemical, and physical testing schedules. Drive root cause analysis and manage quarantined product, ensuring traceability and product safety. Conduct shelf-life analysis for all product types.
Qualifications & Experience:
Diploma or higher in a Food Science-related field.
5+ years of experience in a similar role within the FMCG or food retail sector.
In-depth knowledge of BRC standards and preferably familiarity with cooking processes and high-care facilities. Experience in technical management is advantageous.
People management experience is beneficial.
Lead auditor certification is preferred.
HACCP certification is mandatory.
Strong written, numerical, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to record, interpret, and analyse key process data.
Self-motivated with the ability to create and implement strategic plans.
Proven team leadership and management skills.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present to customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and senior management.
Expertise in food safety and quality management systems.
Comprehensive understanding of food legislations.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to perform well under pressure.
Proficient in MS Office tools.
Flexible, adaptable, and able to work cross-functionally to meet deadlines and foster strong relationships.
Strong ability to identify and actively plan for continuous improvements.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
