Quality Manager

ALS; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALS in Clonmel, Ireland, is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Quality team and ensure compliance with QMS, ISO 17025, INAB, DAFM, DAERA, RSA, and client requirements.

You will own audits, CAPA, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting the laboratory's equipment management and calibration programs. This role offers development within a scientific environment and a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Hold a scientific degree with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 17025 and QMS in labs.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing a QMS in a lab/technical setting.
• Internal auditing experience and non-conformance management.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects to deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the Food Industry and client testing needs.
• Strong IT literacy and reporting/writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the Quality team on site.
• Maintain ISO17025 accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee eQMS monitoring and performance.
• Coordinate CAPA actions from audits and investigations.
• Lead external audits and report findings.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure corrective actions.
• Oversee change control and risk assessment processes.
• Organize QMS reviews and action plans.
• Support equipment management and calibration records.
• Ensure quality requirements are met and drive continuous improvement.
• Share information with Management Team and report KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quality systems

Auditing

Communication

Project management

Education

Science degree

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

ALS has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join the Quality team in Clonmel, Ireland.

Managing the existing quality team, the role will require you to ensure that requirements of the ALS Quality Management System (QMS), ISO 17025 accreditation standard, INAB regulations, DAFM, DAERA, RSA and client requirements are met on a day to day basis. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a scientific environment and respected organisation with fundamental core values.

The Day To Day Duties And Responsibilities

• Management of the existing Quality team
• To manage and maintain all aspects of quality on site including ISO 17025 accreditation and other certification and regulatory requirements
• Management of the electronic quality management system (eQMS) including monitoring of performance
• Co-ordinate and lead activities to close-out corrective/preventive actions arising from anomalies, complaints, OOS and laboratory investigations, internal and external audits within agreed timelines as per procedures.
• Take ownership of all external audits including co-ordination, management reporting, follow up and close out of any findings or observations.
• Conduct internal audits and ensure that audits are scheduled and undertaken on site according to the Audit Procedure and that all corrective actions required have been completed.
• Take ownership of the change control and risk assessment processes, ensuring that assigned tasks are completed to the scheduled timelines.
• Organise Quality Management System Reviews on an annual basis and ensure that action plans are established and completed in the agreed timescale.
• Support the Laboratory Team in management of equipment and equipment records ensuring that all items of equipment are correctly recorded, labelled and are calibrated at the appropriate frequency in accordance with the site calibration/service schedule.
• Ensure all Quality requirements are met and delivered on time and review procedures and systems regularly for continuous improvement.
• Sharing key information with the Management Team
• Report monthly to the Group Quality Manager with regards to key quality performance indicators.

The Essentials

• Hold a scientific degree and possess analytical skills that can be used for problem solving.
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Management Systems, ISO 17025 accreditation requirements and the ability to drive change within Microbiology and Chemistry Laboratories.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience controlling and maintaining a Quality management System in a laboratory/technical environment.
• Internal auditing experience with the ability to manage non-conforming work and improvement
• The ability to work on your own and manage projects to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence opinion and set standards.
• Understanding of the Food Industry and clients’ testing needs.
• Good computer literacy skills.
• High level of reporting and writing skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Passionate and motivated to take on board new challenges, and quick learner.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.