Quality & Compliance Leader - Fresh Produce Farms (Dublin)

Keelings; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keelings is seeking a Quality Manager to lead technical, compliance and food safety activities across its farms in Ireland. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure audit readiness, and provide data-driven insights to support operational decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with certification schemes, and robust data management, with a focus on sustainability and quality across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Agriculture, Food Science, Environmental Science, Quality Management or related discipline (desirable).
• Proven experience in Technical, Compliance, Quality or Food Safety Management within agriculture/ horticulture/ fresh produce or food production.
• Strong knowledge of certification schemes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and reports.
• Lead audits and coordinate external certification activities.
• Manage compliance with regulatory, customer, and certification requirements across farms.

Skills

Auditing & compliance

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Fluent English

Driving licence

Global G.A.P./Bord Bia knowledge

Accountability & responsibility

Education

Degree in Agriculture/ Food Science/ Environmental Science or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Keelings is seeking a Quality Manager to lead technical, compliance and food safety activities across its farms in Ireland. You will drive continuous improvement, ensure audit readiness, and provide data-driven insights to support operational decisions.

The role requires strong leadership, experience with certification schemes, and robust data management, with a focus on sustainability and quality across the supply chain.