Vickerstock are working in partnership with a well-established and values-driven food manufacturing business to recruit a Quality & Technical Manager on a maternity leave contract based in Co. Offaly.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a progressive organisation known for its commitment to product quality, sustainability, and innovation within the food sector.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for the site Quality & Technical function, ensuring products consistently meet food safety, regulatory, customer and BRC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the Quality Management System including HACCP, BRC and customer standards
• Manage internal audits, plant inspections, compliance reporting and staff training
• Oversee product quality, food safety compliance and customer specifications
• Approve label copy and artwork in line with food legislation
• Manage customer complaints, trend analysis and corrective actions
• Lead R&D initiatives across branded and customer products
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and lead external audits and inspections
• Monitor plant and product performance, reporting key technical insights
• Manage environmental testing and compliance programmes
• Support Health & Safety initiatives across the site
• Supervise laboratory operations and provide technical support to production teams
• Maintain awareness of evolving food legislation and update the Quality Management System accordingly

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified in Food Science, Food Technology or related discipline
• Experience within a senior Quality or Technical role in food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of BRC, HACCP and food legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment

Get in touch:

Sound like the career move you've been after and would like to hear more, pick up the phone to Anna now on T 01 526 7473, or send an updated CV - in Word format - via the link on the page (or email).

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