Quality Assurance Technologist

Location: Dublin 11

Salary: DOE

Osborne Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Quality Assurance Technologist to join a well-established and growing food manufacturing business based in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional who is passionate about food safety, compliance and continuous improvement. Working within a collaborative technical team, you will play a key role in maintaining quality standards, supporting customer requirements, preparing for audits and driving quality initiatives across the business.

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to contribute to a number of exciting business projects, including the implementation of new quality systems, process improvements and operational development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Specifications & Technical Support

• Manage customer specifications and technical information through customer portals.
• Coordinate specification submissions, updates and approvals.
• Respond to customer technical queries and information requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers by providing timely technical support.

Quality Management & Compliance

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure compliance with BRCGS standards, HACCP principles, customer requirements and relevant food legislation.
• Investigate customer complaints and support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are completed effectively.
  

Auditing & Food Safety

• Plan and carry out internal quality and food safety audits.
• Support customer, regulatory and third-party audits.
• Assist with audit preparation, documentation and follow-up activities.
• Promote and maintain a strong food safety culture throughout the business.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Support quality improvement initiatives across production and operational functions.
• Assist with the implementation and ongoing development of quality management systems.
• Contribute to business improvement projects, including system implementation, process optimisation and validation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, compliance and quality performance.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Production, Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to achieve quality objectives.
• Support customer visits, site inspections and technical audits.
• Assist with quality and food safety training across the business where required.

Essential Requirements:

• Third-level qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience within a quality or technical role in the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety management systems including BRCGS and HACCP.
• Experience managing customer specifications and technical documentation.
• Previous experience supporting customer, regulatory and third-party audits.
• Proven ability to investigate quality issues, customer complaints and non-conformances while implementing effective corrective actions.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using quality management software such as Foods Connected or similar systems.
• Knowledge of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) food manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of Irish and EU food legislation.
• Previous experience within a B2B food manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or business transformation projects.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer service.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of  Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
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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.

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