Quality Manager

Western Brand Poultry Products; Enniskillen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry producer in Enniskillen is seeking a Quality Manager to oversee quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will manage food safety standards and engage in continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal applicants have at least 3 years experience in food production, with knowledge of BRC standards, and excellent attention to detail. This role offers a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food production operation.
• Competence in managing a documented quality system to BRC Grade AA standard.
• Experience in raw meat/poultry/high risk environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations in the Quality Assurance function.
• Oversee checks to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Engage in continuous improvement and Quality Culture Development.

Skills

Computer Literate

Knowledge of Retailer Platforms

Excellent attention to detail

Good problem-solving skills

Job description

Western Brand is one of the largest producers of chicken in Ireland and the UK, its commitment to quality and excellence has grown the business to be at the forefront of poultry technology with Red Tractor, BRC and Bord Bia approved facilities.

Our value added poultry facility in Lisnaskea, is hiring a Quality Managerto join our well-established Quality Team.

Quality Manager

Job Reference 25 - WBQM – 01

Contractual Hours: Day Shift: Monday to Friday 08.00 am to 16.45 pm

Reporting to the General Manager, the right candidate will be responsible for the production site's compliance to quality and regulatory procedures. A fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to drive and implement real change within a fast-growing business.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Manage the daily operation in the Quality Assurance function to maintain food safety standards
• Proactively engage in continuous improvement and Quality Culture Development, promote best industry practice
• Oversee checks to ensure quality standards. Customer, BRC and other 3rd party requirements are met
• To monitor raw material compliance and evaluate finished products
• To ensure processing specification and Standard Operating procedures are followed
• To undertake other duties and tasks as may lie within the scope of this post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
• To liaise with the Technical Manager to develop, implement and continuously improve food safety management system

The successful candidate will ideally:

• Computer Literate
• Knowledge of Retailer Platforms
• Excellent attention to detail
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a food production operation
• Be able to demonstrate competence and improvement of a documented quality system to BRC Grade AA standard
• Raw meat/poultry/high risk experience highly desirable
• Good problem-solving skills

Please submit a comprehensive CV by email by clicking Apply below.

Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2025

An Equal Opportunity Employer