Chief Quality Assurance Manager

7 days ago

Loch Garman, Loch Garman, Ireland beBeeFoodSafety Full time €92,348 - €114,391
Job Title: Head of Quality

A senior leadership role responsible for ensuring that all products meet the highest standards in food safety, quality, legality, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement a food safety and quality strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and develop the QA, Technical, and Compliance teams to foster a proactive, high-performance, and audit-ready culture.
  • Represent the organization in technical discussions with customers, retailers, and certification bodies.
Compliance, Certification & Regulatory Alignment:
  • Oversee and enhance certifications related to industry standards and customer-specific requirements.
  • Own and manage the HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, and Environmental Monitoring (EMP) programmes.
  • Ensure compliance with Irish and EU food safety regulations and maintain up-to-date regulatory records.
Food Safety Systems & Digital Quality Management:
  • Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure process control, traceability, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure the integrity of quality data across various digital systems (e.g., ERP, QAS portals, complaint systems).
  • Utilize data analytics to drive trend analysis, resolve issues, and support strategic planning.
Crisis & Incident Management:
  • Act as the Technical Lead during food safety incidents, product withdrawals, or recalls.
  • Test and maintain the Product Recall Procedure, including mock recalls and traceability drills.
  • Lead root cause investigations and communicate with relevant parties as necessary.
Customer & Supplier Management:
  • Serve as the primary technical contact for all customer interactions.
  • Manage customer complaints, ensuring timely response, investigation, and corrective action closure.
  • Oversee supplier approval processes, raw material risk assessments, and supplier performance management.
Audit Readiness & Internal Governance:
  • Lead external audits and ensure minimal non-conformances.
  • Maintain an internal audit program to cover GMP, traceability, allergen control, and process compliance.
  • Monitor hygiene validation, EMP results, and CCP verification to ensure factory hygiene and environmental safety.
Product Innovation & NPD Support:
  • Provide technical input for new product launches, packaging validations, and process changes.
  • Approve finished product specifications, shelf-life protocols, and allergen risk assessments before launch.
  • Participate in factory trials and ensure new lines meet required quality, safety, and legality standards.
Talent & Succession Planning:
  • Lead succession planning within the technical function, identifying and developing high-potential team members.
  • Promote cross-functional learning, technical training, and structured development plans within the QA and compliance teams.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate closely with Operations, NPD, Commercial, Engineering, Hygiene, and Health & Safety teams to ensure end-to-end quality delivery.
  • Contribute to CAPEX planning, factory design, and improvement projects as the technical representative.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • BSc or MSc in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of senior leadership experience in food safety or quality, preferably in chilled/high-care environments.
  • Deep knowledge of HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, EMP, BRCGS, and food law (Irish/EU).
  • Proven success in leading customer and regulatory audits.
  • Experience with QMS, specification systems, and ERP integration.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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