Are you an experienced Quality or Technical professional within food manufacturing looking to take the next step into a senior leadership role?
Our client, an established food production company in West Cork, is seeking an Assistant Quality Manager to support and oversee the site Quality function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to take on greater responsibility, supporting the Quality Manager in leading the team, maintaining high food safety standards and driving continuous improvement across the business.
You will play a key role in the day to day management of the Quality function, with responsibility for overseeing operations and leading the team in the absence of the Quality Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management and coordination of the site Quality team and daily activities.
- Oversee the Quality function and take the lead in the absence of the Quality Manager.
- Lead and coordinate internal, customer, third-party and regulatory audits.
- Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System and HACCP programme.
- Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, FSAI requirements and customer standards.
- Monitor food safety, product quality, integrity and legality across the production floor.
- Investigate quality issues, customer complaints and non-conformances, ensuring effective corrective actions are implemented.
- Liaise with customers and suppliers on quality matters, specifications and documentation.
- Oversee production record reviews, calibration requirements and quality documentation.
- Support food safety and quality training across the site.
- Monitor quality performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
What We Are Looking For
- A qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related discipline.
- Previous Quality, QA, Technical or Food Safety experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation and Quality Management Systems.
- Experience managing or participating in internal, customer and external audits.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring or leading a Quality or Technical team.
- Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- The confidence and ability to take ownership of the Quality function when required.
What Is on Offer?
- Attractive salary package.
- Senior-level Quality role with genuine leadership responsibility.
- Opportunity to support and develop an established Quality team.
- Broad involvement across food safety, HACCP, audits and regulatory compliance.
- Opportunity to develop management experience and progress towards a Quality Manager position.
- Long-term career opportunity within an established food production business in West Cork.
Apply Today
If you are an experienced Quality or Technical professional within food manufacturing and are ready to take the next step in your career, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Apply today with your CV to find out more about this Assistant Quality Manager position in West Cork.
