Job Description

Role: Food Safety & Quality Technical Manager
Salary: €55,000 – €60,000
Duration: Permanent
Location: North Dublin

Food Safety & Quality Technical Manager

Rapidly expanding organisation within the fresh produce and FMCG sector is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Technical Manager to lead and develop its Quality Management Systems (QMS). This is a pivotal role for a detail-oriented and proactive professional who is passionate about food safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all products meet the highest standards of safety, legality and quality while supporting business growth and innovation.

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment supplying a diverse customer base, including retail, food service and export markets. The role requires a strong leader who can collaborate across departments, influence stakeholders and drive a culture of quality excellence. With a focus on maintaining compliance with Irish, UK and international standards, this position is ideal for someone who thrives on responsibility and is eager to make a tangible impact within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System to ensure delivery of safe, legal, and high-quality products
• Ensure full compliance with relevant food safety regulations and standards including BRCGS, HACCP, and GLOBALG.A.P.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust food safety and quality systems across the site
• Monitor and respond proactively to legislative and industry changes, ensuring the business remains fully compliant
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, consistency, and operational performance
• Oversee all food safety procedures, policies, and SOPs to ensure best practice is followed at all times
• Lead internal audits, traceability exercises, and HACCP teams, ensuring audit readiness at all times
• Manage third-party accreditation processes and coordinate external and customer audits
• Conduct root cause analysis for quality incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions
• Develop and track KPIs, using data to drive improvements and inform decision-making
• Deliver training, coaching, and guidance to cross-functional teams to build food safety awareness and capability
• Collaborate with NPD teams to ensure new product development is introduced in a controlled and compliant manner
• Manage supplier approval processes, including supplier audits and ongoing performance monitoring
• Ensure all product specifications and documentation are accurate, up-to-date, and aligned with customer requirements

Requirements:

• Third-level qualification in Food Science, Commercial Horticulture, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in food safety, quality, or microbiology within an FMCG environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and quality management systems
• Proven experience managing BRCGS audits and maintaining accreditation standards
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to influence across departments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
• High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in internal auditing and certification is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and perform effectively under pressure
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet the evolving needs of the business

What to do next: If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’. For more information and a confidential discussion on this role or other opportunities, contact Conor via email conor@tdtalent.ie