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We are partnering with a well-established and growing food business seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead and develop their food safety and quality function on a 12-month contract basis.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of safety, legality, and quality, while embedding a strong quality culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and continuously improve the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, BRC (or equivalent) standards and all relevant legislation
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring the site is always audit-ready
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across quality, food safety, and operational processes
• Investigate customer complaints, non-conformances, and incidents, implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Develop and deliver food safety training programmes across the business
• Oversee supplier approvals and ensure raw materials meet required standards
• Monitor quality KPIs, analyse data trends, and report on performance to senior leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop the Quality team to ensure high performance and engagement
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, production, and technical teams to drive best practices

About You

• Proven experience in a Food Safety / Quality Manager or senior QA role within food manufacturing, retail, or hospitality
• Strong working knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation, and quality systems
• Experience managing audits (e.g., BRC, customer, regulatory)
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage teams
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Relevant qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline

What’s On Offer

• Salary range of €52,000 – €57,000 per annum
• Opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in a growing business
• A collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation
• Exposure to a high-impact role within a defined 12-month period

Apply Now

If you’re a proactive Quality professional looking to take ownership of a critical function and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Daire 087 0972382

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