Process Chemist Manager

Matrix Recruitment Group; Connacht; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group in Ireland seeks a Manager, Process Chemist to join a dynamic manufacturing and development facility. You will lead manufacturing process control, drive commercialisation initiatives, and champion quality management and continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Process & Commercialisation, you’ll ensure strict adherence to quality and food safety standards, guide audits, support technology transfers, and foster a collaborative, high-performance team

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical/Process Engineering.
• 4+ years in regulated process manufacturing (pharma, FMCG, or food).
• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical data interpretation.
• Experience with quality systems and food safety requirements.
• Familiarity with SAP, technical software, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the manufacturing process to meet high technical and performance standards.
• Issue manufacturing instructions and evaluate lab results for ingredient and product release.
• Maintain and develop quality and food safety management systems.
• Identify improvement opportunities in productivity and processes.
• Lead or support key continuous improvement and business management programs.
• Guide new product introductions and technology transfers.
• Participate in external audits and lead internal audit activities.
• Provide technical support for contingency planning and system enhancements.
• Foster a collaborative and quality-focused team environment.

Skills

Organic chemistry

Data interpretation

Quality systems

Education

Degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

What You Need to Know:

We’re looking for a Manager, Process Chemist to join a high-performing team in an innovative manufacturing and development facility. This permanent opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys making an impact, and brings technical know-how to the table.

Your New Job:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Process & Commercialisation, you’ll play a critical part in leading manufacturing process control and commercialisation initiatives. This role focuses on quality management, process monitoring, and championing continuous improvement within the team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and control the manufacturing process, ensuring products meet high technical and performance standards


• Issue manufacturing instructions and evaluate lab results for ingredient and product release


• Maintain and develop quality and food safety management systems


• Identify improvement opportunities in productivity and processes


• Lead or support key continuous improvement and business management programs


• Guide new product introductions and technology transfers


• Participate in external audits and lead internal audit activities


• Provide technical support for contingency planning and system enhancements


• Foster a collaborative and quality-focused team environment

What Are We Looking For?

• A degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, or Chemical/Process Engineering


• More than 4 years’ experience in regulated process manufacturing (such as pharma, FMCG, or food sectors)


• Strong knowledge of organic chemistry and analytical data interpretation


• Background in managing quality systems and food safety requirements


• Solid understanding of SAP, technical software, and Microsoft Office