QA Manager

Perform Recruitment; The Borough District of Drogheda; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality Manager for a dynamic food manufacturing facility in Drogheda. This role involves overseeing quality assurance operations, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and leading a high-performing team to improve product quality. If you're looking to make a significant impact in this thriving sector, this opportunity could be for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in high-care or high-risk food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of BRC food safety standards.
• Fluent in both verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team.
• Ensure compliance with BRC standards and food legislation.
• Oversee internal and external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Job description

About the Role

Perform Recruitment is seeking a skilled and experienced Quality Manager to join our clients expanding food manufacturing facility in Drogheda. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading name in the chilled convenience food industry, delivering high-quality, ready-to-eat products to major retailers across Ireland and Europe.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all quality assurance operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring full compliance with food safety standards and retailer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Quality Assurance team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement
• Ensure full compliance with BRC standards, customer specifications, and relevant food legislation
• Oversee and prepare for internal and external audits, including visits from EHOs and major retail clients
• Ensure robust food safety systems, particularly for Ready-To-Eat (RTE) product lines
• Act as the primary point of contact for quality-related queries from retailers including Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, and Musgrave
• Collaborate closely with Production, Technical, and NPD teams to ensure smooth and compliant operations

• Promote a culture of proactive problem-solving and high-quality standards

• Occasional travel within the UK and Europe for audits and technical meetings

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in a high-care or high-risk food manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with BRC food safety standards

• Proven ability to manage and lead a team effectively

• Experience working with auditors, EHOs, and technical representatives from major retail chains

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills

• Fluent in both verbal and written English

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• Familiarity with Tesco TFS, TQC, Foods Connected, or Inspectario

• Experience in fresh produce or chilled convenience foods

• Understanding of various Irish retailer standards (Aldi, Lidl, Musgrave, etc.)

Why Apply Through Perform Recruitment?

We work closely with respected employers in the food manufacturing sector to offer roles that provide long-term career growth, modern working environments, and the chance to work with passionate and skilled teams. This opportunity is ideal for someone ready to step into a key leadership position and make a real impact in a dynamic industry.

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Submit your CV today through Indeed or contact Perform Recruitment directly to learn more. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.