Job Title: Quality Assurance Manager
Role Type: Permanent, Part time
Location: Trim, Co. Meath
On behalf of our client, Harper Finley are recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager on a permanent, part time basis. Our client is a well-established company in the food production industry, dedicated to high quality & sustainable manufacturing. This role reports to the Managing Director and has the support of a QA Specialist. The Quality Manager has oversight of the QMS and will act as the site lead during external audits. Previous experience in the food industry is essential.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
* Liaise with technical teams of customers and suppliers.
* Oversee quality control and assurance across the manufacturing process.
* Maintain Quality Management and HACCP systems.
* Monitor KPIs, analyse trends, and implement corrective actions.
* Investigate non-conformances, deviations, and customer complaints, ensuring preventive measures.
* Lead audit preparations and ensure resolution of previous actions.
* Verify production samples against specifications.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Conduct internal audits, inspections, and traceability exercises.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
* BSc in a relevant field
* 2 – 3 years’ experience in the food industry
* Experience in a Senior Quality role
* BRC and Grocery Retail Food Standard experience desirable
* Food Hygiene certificate (HACCP and internal auditing certificate desirable)
* Previous experience leading internal and external audits
* QMS management experience
Benefits:
* Permanent role
* 22 days annual leave
* Pension contributions
* Health insurance support
Note: This role is open to candidates with Stamp 4 visa or EU/EEA passport holders.
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