Job Summary
Join a leading food client as Head of Technical/Quality in North Dublin, driving innovation, quality, and long-term career development. Competitive salary and excellent benefits including 25% Bonus.
Main Responsibilities
* Develop a robust food safety culture and lead the Quality & Technical team.
* Oversight of food safety regulations and standards (e.g., BRCGS), manage interactions with regulatory authorities, and ensure HACCP plans are up-to-date.
* Evaluate readiness for internal, external, and regulatory audits.
* Oversee the Quality Management System, manage non-conformance investigations, implement preventive measures, and ensure robust traceability for incident management.
* Collaborate with production, supply chain, NPD, and sales teams to improve product quality and ensure compliance.
* Lead, train, and manage the QA team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and food safety awareness.
* Ensure technical governance aligns with legal, internal, and customer requirements.
Requirements
* Experience in a relevant role in the food industry as well as at least 5+ years management experience.
* A degree in a related field.
* Strong experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Passion for food manufacturing within an innovative environment.