Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Drogheda, Ireland 

Salary: €45,000 DOE

Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to join a leading FMCG food manufacturer with a portfolio of well-known household brands. This is a fantastic chance to become part of a business with ambitious growth plans, where you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and continuously improve the FSSC22000 certified quality management system.

• Act as the site champion for quality, ensuring standards are consistently met and exceeded.

• Manage and oversee internal auditing to ISO/FSSC standards.

• Lead the HACCP team and take ownership of allergen management.

• Manage incoming inspections and carry out daily quality control checks.

• Oversee hygiene and food safety auditing across the site.

• Partner with New Product Development to ensure quality standards in innovation projects.

• Deliver staff training on QA procedures and hygiene practices.

• Maintain sampling plans and coordinate laboratory analysis of raw materials.

• Manage raw material supplier approval, specifications, and documentation for both raw materials and finished goods.

• Liaise with Customer Services on complaint investigations, ensuring timely resolutions.

• Act as the technical point of contact for regulatory bodies and customers.

• Contribute as a member of the site Health & Safety Team.

• Present updates and insights at weekly stand-up meetings.

The Person:

• 4–5 years’ experience in a Quality role within FMCG food manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (FSSC22000 & BRC).

• Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.

• A continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and engage teams.

• Excellent communication and IT skills.