Quality Technical Manager

Quality Technical Manager
Dublin Ireland (On-site)
Full-time Permanent

About the Opportunity

Perform Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced Quality Technical Manager.

This is a key leadership role within a growing business supplying high-quality fresh produce to retail food service and export markets. The successful candidate will take ownership of the Quality and Technical function ensuring the highest standards of food safety compliance and continuous improvement across the site.

The Role

As Quality Technical Manager you will lead the sites Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring full compliance with Irish UK and EU food safety regulations and industry standards including BRCGS HACCP and GLOBALG.A.P.

You will play a critical role in driving food safety culture maintaining robust systems and ensuring product quality legality and consistency across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead maintain and continuously improve the site Quality Management System (QMS)
• Ensure full compliance with all food safety legislation and certification standards (BRCGS HACCP GLOBALG.A.P. etc.)
• Drive a strong culture of food safety quality and continuous improvement across the business
• Lead internal external customer and certification audits
• Manage and investigate quality incidents including root cause analysis and CAPA implementation
• Oversee supplier approval audits and performance monitoring systems
• Develop review and maintain SOPs specifications and technical documentation
• Monitor KPIs and implement improvement initiatives across quality and technical functions
• Lead traceability systems HACCP programmes and internal audit processes
• Collaborate with production NPD and operational teams to ensure product quality and compliance
• Deliver training and coaching to ensure food safety standards are understood and implemented across all departments
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and ensure ongoing compliance

About You

• Degree in Food Science Horticulture or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Food Safety / Quality role within FMCG or fresh produce
• Strong knowledge of BRCGS standards and audit requirements
• Solid understanding of HACCP and food safety legislation
• Experience in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across teams
• Proficient in MS Office and general IT systems
• Internal Auditor certification is an advantage
• Proactive organised and confident working in a fast-paced environment

Whats on Offer

• Opportunity to join a reputable and expanding Irish food business
• Key leadership role within the technical function
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience

Apply Now

If you are an experienced food quality professional looking for your next step we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Perform Recruitment for a confidential discussion.