Quality Assurance Supervisor: CAPA, Audits & QMS Lead

CF Pharma; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work

Company pension

On-site parking

Company events

Job summary

CF Pharma in Kilkenny, Ireland seeks a Quality Assurance specialist to support QMS implementation, deviations, CAPAs, and audits within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will review batch records, manage document control, and ensure ongoing GDP compliance while coordinating sampling with external labs.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 3+ years in QA/QMS, and strong root-cause analysis skills. Competitive salary and on‑site work with benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Quality, Science, Food/Feed Safety, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Quality Assurance or Quality Systems role within feed, food, veterinary, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP principles, quality systems, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing deviations, CAPAs, change controls, complaints, and investigations.
• Experience conducting internal audits
• Good understanding of batch record review, traceability, and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic quality management systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective implementation and ongoing compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead and supervise handling of deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs, ensuring effective root cause analysis and timely closure.
• Manage customer complaints, investigations, and quality-related communications.
• Review batch records and support product release activities, ensuring compliance with GDP
• Coordinate the collection, submission, and tracking of microbiological, environmental, analytical, and stability samples to external laboratories
• Manage document control, training compliance, and quality records to ensure audit readiness.
• Support and approve change controls and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support internal audits, audit findings, and corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining HACCP and feed safety programs, including traceability, risk assessments, and contamination control.
• Assist with monitoring quality KPIs, perform trend analysis, and provide data for management review.
• Collaborate with Production, Product Development, Regulatory, and Purchasing teams to maintain quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

GMP

HACCP

Root Cause Analysis

Documentation

Audit Readiness

Education

Quality/Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic QMS

Job description

CF Pharma in Kilkenny, Ireland seeks a Quality Assurance specialist to support QMS implementation, deviations, CAPAs, and audits within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will review batch records, manage document control, and ensure ongoing GDP compliance while coordinating sampling with external labs.

The role requires a degree in a related field, 3+ years in QA/QMS, and strong root-cause analysis skills. Competitive salary and on‑site work with benefits offered.