13 Food Development jobs in Ireland

Environmental Health and Safety Lead In this key role you will support the EHS Manager in delivering all aspects of EHS in a food manufacturing site. Leading day-to-day management of EHS operations & manage two other individuals. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, overseeing a proactive safety culture, & supporting CI to protect people, property, & the environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operations of the EHS department, including in absence of the EHS Manager Regularly review & update risk assessments, safe operating procedures, work instructions, & site's safety statement Monitor & analyse incident reports & safety metrics; ensure daily performance statistics are compiled & presented to the operations team Oversee prompt investigation & documentation of accidents, incidents, & near misses. Support managers in developing & implementing corrective actions Manage the internal audit program; conduct safety inspections, generate reports, & coordinate with department representatives to ensure timely close-out of findings Proactively identify opportunities for safety performance improvement & support the development of site-wide EHS initiatives in collaboration with the EHS Manager Support preparation & readiness for external regulatory & compliance audits Co-ordinate safety-related training, ensuring all mandatory & ongoing training needs are met on schedule. Maintain & update the training matrix Create & deliver EHS communications, including toolbox talks & safety alerts, to reinforce a strong safety culture across the site Manage site emergency preparedness programs, including fire & chemical safety, & workplace vehicle protocols Oversee contractor safety in partnership with the engineering dept; deliver contractor training, reviewing documentation, & conduct audits of contractor activities Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Essential Skills: - Excellent communication skills both oral and written - clearly explain safety procedures across all levels of the organisation Experience managing a team. Able to hit the ground running. Level 8 qualification in H&S or a related discipline. 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing or high-risk environment Manual Handling Instructor certification Train the Trainer qualification Occupational First Aid certification Good attention to detail, with excellent administrative, reporting, & literacy skills Proficient in Microsoft Office & EHS-related software platforms Self-motivated, capable of working independently & as part of a cross-functional team Be able to undertake some travel. Benefits: A competitive salary and benefits package. Skills: environmental management health and safety management EHS management auditing

As the leading foodservice provider across the island of Ireland, Sysco's success is driven by a team of passionate and dedicated individuals who go above and beyond to deliver every day. We don't just deliver food and drink to our customers. We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry. We deliver opportunities - to ourselves and to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond. We are now looking for new talent to join us as we continue to grow, innovate and deliver. Our team at Sysco Ireland is the best at what they do, and it's through hard work, passion and dedication that we've been able to continue to grow across the island of Ireland. However, as we grow, we want you to grow too. Asian Food Business Development Manager - Midlands We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Asian Food Business Development Manager - Midlands. This role will play a key role ensuring accurate ordering and availability of vital stock support the sales team. The role requires a candidate who will be: Proactive self-starter with a keen eye for details Self-motivated and driven with sales experience in the field of Wine and Spirits Organised and results driven If you are ready for a challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today and discover what your career could look like with Sysco Ireland. Key Accountabilities: Responsible for consistent delivery of sales, profit and margin targets for your assigned area Responsible for role modelling and building effective relationships with key customers and stakeholders both internally and externally Advocate and drive consistent use of all available system tools Maintain and grow the customer base in your assigned area Be responsive and flexible to your customers' needs Requirements: Fluency in Mandarin and English An in-depth knowledge of the Irish World Food market Strong credit control skills 3 -5 years field sales experience within the world food foodservice sales market High level of flexibility Be a team player with the ability to work on own initiative Have a proactive approach to customer needs Strong analytical skills and computer literacy Full clean B Driving License Capability of proving credibility with customers and building strong customer relationships preferred Highly motivated and driven to achieve sales targets. Outstanding organisation skills and ability to prioritise work. A proactive approach to problem solving and issue resolution. Sysco Ireland Culture Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value. Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it. Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates. A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business. Sysco is an equal opportunities employer. INDOFFICE

Assoc. Director, Business Analyst, Technical Research & Development (TRD)

Job ID REQ-

Irlanda

Summary

Location: Barcelona or Dublin

In this role you will effectively transform the business requirements into an IT solution design specification, ultimately leading to meeting the customer expectations while assuring solutions are safe, reliable, scalable and flexible.

You will act as an advisor providing guidance to improve global business processes, products, services, and software through data analysis. You will also engage with global business leaders and leverage the appropriate Data Digital and IT (DDIT) teams and Functions to determine requirements and deliver data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and add value

About the Role

Role Responsibilities:

• Keep abreast with internal IT systems and documentation requirements, standards (including quality management and IT security), regulatory environments / requirements (if applicable), DDIT Service Portfolio and with industry best practices in leveraging technologies for the business and taking advantage of reusable products, solutions, and services wherever applicable. Additional specification required for testing.
• Develop project rationale and perform scoping assessments to determine feasibility of projects. Highlight/identify gaps in existing functionality and review requirements with stakeholders.
• Develop a comprehensive requirement specification that will determine the estimate of cost, time and resources to deploy solutions. Develop project estimates and complete financial model (costs, savings, revenue opportunities, investment horizon, etc.). Liaise with the service development team to suggest a high level functional solution.
• Ensure that relevant stakeholders are involved in specification of new services and/or major upgrades to existing services.
• Ensure the overall user experience is taken into account when designing and deploying new solutions and services.
• Ensure consistency and traceability between user requirements, functional specifications and testing & validation. Support validation and testing (OQ, PQ, UAT )
• Ensure implemented solutions are according to specifications and fit for purpose.
  Support super user training.

Role Requirements:

• University degree in Informatics, Computer Sciences, Life Sciences or similar
• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in working in the Pharma or IT Industry with 8+ years of experience in the Lab IT domain
• A minimum of 6+ years of experience as a business analyst/process expert/ business IT lead superuser/Lab data or Digital position
• Expert understanding of business process analysis & design and system architecture concepts.
• Expert understanding of the Lab business processes, drug development experience an advantage
• Expert knowledge of GXP, 21CFR Part 11 and the CSV lifecycle
• Expert knowledge of Lab systems including LIMS systems, and Chromatography systems.
• Ability to solve complex business process / information challenges.
• Proficient skills in global teams, collaboration, facilitation, negotiation, working in a matrix environment and conflict resolution.
• Working knowledge of Project Management, agile an advantage
• Prior working experience in TRD and knowledge on TRD business processes is preferred.
• Innovation experiences an advantage, including digital innovation projects
• Data Strategy, Data science or data standardization experience an advantage.

Benefits in Spain include Company Pension plan; Life and Accidental Insurance; Meals; Allowance or Canteen in the office; Flexible working hours

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

This role is based in Barcelona, Spain OR Dublin, Ireland. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role:please only apply if this location is accessible for you

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients' lives. Ready to create a brighter future together?

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Assoc. Director, Business Analyst, Technical Research & Development (TRD)

Divisional Manager - Food Science Location: Flexible Dublin, Limerick, Cork, Galway, Midlands etc Home Office Supported The Company With revenues in excess of $1bn per annum & employing over 5000 people worldwide, our client are a global leader in the provision of testing, product development & consultancy services to the food production, pharmaceutical & environmental sectors. With over 50 accredited labs worldwide, they've witnessed significant growth in recent years with a string of acquisitions across multiple regions. Significant investment has also been made in their Irish operations, including a recent multi-million-euro capital expenditure to expand laboratory capabilities and service offerings locally. The Role They are looking to appoint a Divisional Manager to establish & lead one of their Global Business Units here in Ireland. This division has witnessed strong success globally providing consultancy services to food production sector & working with their Global team, they wish to role out the business here. The successful candidate will help establish a scalable business, meet performance targets, and collaborate with European and global teams on account management and service offerings. Initially, the role will lead all business development activity until the team expands. Keen to speak to individuals with a relevant scientific qualification (likely Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental or Chemistry), with leadership potential, who have gained strong commercial experience in a laboratory sales or an aligned consultancy sales environment. The Reward Great opportunity to join a major global organisation in a leading role with significant influence over the future growth of the business here. Role will be supported by a Global Team with direction provided other regional Country Managers who have ran the business in other regions. Certainly a chance to build a reputation at a global level and benefit from the resulting career prospects that always accrue from such roles. On offer will be an attractive and comprehensive remuneration plan geared to attract the highest qualified candidates. Laboratory Sales Manager / Scientific Sales Manager For a confidential discussion contact Geoff Collins Pinnacle specialise in Life Science Sales Recruitment, to view similar roles go to our website and view Sectors section. Benefits: Work From Home

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Manager, Product Development
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Overview
Mastercard Foundry builds next-generation offerings that accelerate the future of commerce. We believe that the future of our business depends on our ability to define and differentiate innovation that drive value for our customers. Through our innovation portfolios, we partner with the product teams to create, incubate and scale new products and services.
Within Foundry, the Manager, Product Development will be supporting the execution of new to market product development - including the identification, execution, and in-market delivery of new products and solutions. The responsibilities will include execution of near-term opportunities that drive significant in year revenue and strategic differentiation for Mastercard.
The role:
- Contribute to the development of product concepts and prototypes, independently owning and delivering key workstreams.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and CX&D teams to validate concepts and conduct market testing, taking full ownership of critical deliverables.
- Lead or support the creation of business cases and strategic planning for individual product initiatives.
- Drive ideation for new-to-market products and solutions through workshop facilitation and the creation of compelling collateral.
- Develop and deliver high-quality collateral to support internal decision-making and stakeholder alignment.
- Facilitate cross-functional engagement and ensure timely follow-through on all resulting actions.
- Provide prioritized product requirements in partnership with CXD, Product, and data engineering teams.
- Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Navigate a matrixed organization to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes within tight timelines.
- Establish a network within the organization; build internal and external networks
All About You
- 4-5 years relevant work experience.
- Natural problem solver: analytical, curious, and fact-driven approach to product development.
- Collaborative team player: proven track record in collaborating with multiple cross-functional (both internal and external) teams across multiple locations; facilitating challenging conversations and managing ambiguity.
- Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Extensive experience in product development, including rapid opportunity assessment, concept creation, business model innovation, and global in-market testing.
- Strong background in translating stakeholder needs into functional specifications, user stories and process flows.
- Strategic thinker with strong technical acumen and hands-on experience collaborating with technical teams.
- Ability to manage priorities and delegate tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in payments innovation, delivering differentiated, new-to-market value propositions.
- Prior experience as a business analyst role, or similar, working in agile environments.
- Background in martech or adtech environments a plus.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

**Our Purpose**
_Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential._
**Title and Summary**
Director, Product Development
Who is Mastercard?
Mastercard is a global technology company in the payments industry. Our mission is to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart, and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments, and businesses realize their greatest potential.
Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. With connections across more than 210 countries and territories, we are building a sustainable world that unlocks priceless possibilities for all.
Mastercard Foundry is the innovation engine driving the future of commerce. We incubate, prototype, and scale breakthrough products that redefine how people and businesses interact with payments, data, and digital experiences. Our mission is to build what's next-faster, smarter, and with purpose.
Role Overview
We're seeking a visionary Product Development Director to lead the creation of next-generation solutions within our New Product Development portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with deep product management expertise, a passion for building from zero-to-one, and bonus points for experience in adtech or digital media ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams to define, develop, and launch innovative products from concept to market.
- Own the product strategy, roadmap, and execution for high-impact initiatives aligned with Mastercard's strategic goals.
- Partner with engineering, design, CX&D, and data teams to prototype, test, and iterate on new product ideas - overseeing the development of features in the product roadmap
- Prioritize development of features as they align against product strategy
- Define product usage metrics and work with development teams to monitor
- Identify issues, risks, and dependencies to track product development
- Build strong working relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders
- Act as connector to ensure commercial and technological success of our products by working with cross-functional teams (e.g., Sales and Marketing, Technology teams, Data Strategy)
- Drive customer discovery, market validation, and competitive analysis to inform product direction.
- Develop compelling business cases, go-to-market strategies, and stakeholder alignment materials.
- Apply Mastercard frameworks to ensure scalable success. Championing a culture of experimentation, agility, and customer-centricity.
About you
- 10+ years of experience in product management, preferably in fintech, payments, or digital platforms.
- Proven track record of launching new products and scaling them in dynamic environments.
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to navigate ambiguity with clarity and confidence.
- Experience with adtech, martech, or data-driven media platforms is a strong plus.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to influence across a matrixed organization.
- Natural problem solver: analytical, curious, and fact-driven approach to product development.
- Agile product management in data products, writing and gathering product requirements, gap analysis, and business case development
- The ability to deal with multiple and competing priorities, structure and manage work streams, and set clear expectations and deadlines
- Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
**Corporate Security Responsibility**
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
+ Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
+ Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
+ Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
+ Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

Product Development Engineer – Medical Device Industry

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join a fast-paced and innovative medical device team. This role is central to the design, development, and optimization of next-generation medical technologies, involving both hardware and software components. You will work cross-functionally to bring products from concept through to commercialization, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and a strong focus on patient outcomes.

Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to:

• Lead product development activities from design and prototyping to testing, validation, and market launch.

• Collaborate with Operations, QA/RA, Technical Support, and Commercial teams to ensure smooth and compliant product development.

• Partner with Product Management to define product strategies and technical requirements aligned with business goals.

• Define design inputs, conduct feasibility studies, and contribute to the development of technical documentation including design history files and technical files.

• Work on embedded systems, firmware, and software development to support fully integrated device functionality.

• Conduct risk assessments and support the implementation of risk management strategies.

• Optimize designs for manufacturability, scalability, and performance.

• Manage the full product development lifecycle and ensure adherence to regulatory and quality requirements.

• Participate in design reviews and prototype evaluations, offering technical guidance across departments.

• Troubleshoot and resolve product issues during both development and post-market stages.

• Degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in product development, preferably in the medical device sector or a closely related field.

• Strong experience with embedded systems, firmware, and software development.

• Proven background in taking medical devices from concept to market launch.

• Solid understanding of design controls, validation, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).

• Proficient in both hardware and software product design, prototyping, and testing.

• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and materials.

• Familiar with risk management techniques (e.g., FMEA) and regulatory documentation practices.

• Skilled in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), MATLAB, C/C++, Python, and embedded platforms.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, regulatory, quality, and commercial teams.

• Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred & Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with auditory or wearable medical technologies.

• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971 standards.

• Experience with PLM systems and product lifecycle documentation.

• Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Ability to mentor and train junior team members.

• Track record of process and product optimization with risk mitigation.

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other or future related vacancies.

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Job title:Senior Product Development Engineer Location:Parkmore, Galway Benefits:Excellent salary, bonus, healthcare and pension. Company: My client are a trusted provider of design and contract manufacturing solutions dedicated primarily to the medical device field. They support the full lifecycle of medical product developmentfrom innovation, industrial design, and engineering, to component manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and supply chain managementserving both multinational corporations and agile start-ups. Duties & Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead product development activity for customer projects (which may include multiple simultaneous projects) to ensure that customer requirements are defined, resolved into solutions and translated into product specifications for transfer to production. Engineering development of user focused product solutions that are optimised for manufacture. Lead (and for certain program support) the following product development activities: Concept development, Engineering, Design Verification stages of new product developments. Delivery of Mechanical Design solutions for early stage and end stage product development. Risk assessment, Risk Management as per ISO14971. Prototyping and testing concept designs and initial engineering builds. CAD development & tolerance stack up analysis - SolidWorks 3D CAD proficient in complex assemblies, surface modelling - 2d drawings. Pilot production trials to assess concept feasibility & troubleshoot design risk. Development of Product Specification & Test Method Development and documentation of such in Product Input/Output format. Statistical analysis of product test data using Minitab or equivalent software. Design verification, including development of test protocols & conducting of testing as per ISO13485 / customer requirements. Work with Design team to define & complete product validation and usability testing. Work with customers to complete Design & Technical reviews. Work with Process Development team and Production teams to complete transfer to production and pre-production planning. Work with the PM to define, plan, track and report on Product Development projects; this should include use of Work Breakdown Structures, Project Plans, Costing etc. (for smaller program the engineering lead may be the PM). Lead development of project proposals outlining cost, schedule, risk etc. & liaise with customers to present and review proposals to secure project sale. Work with Quality team to evaluate product non-conformances to assist in root cause analysis and recommend design modifications if appropriate. Education & Experience Required : Minimum 5 years experience in product development for medical devices, ideally in highly regulated Class III devices. Demonstrated understanding of various types of manufacturing, mechanisms, materials, tolerance-analysis and design-for-manufacturing is required. Mechanical Design experience required. Highly experienced in product specification design; translation of design inputs to engineering outputs, tolerance stack up analysis, as well as product testing; limit challenge testing, test method development, test method validation etc. Experience of working under medical device design controls, with proven knowledge of design verification/validation and design/process FMEAs is required. Experience of medical device regulations including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), QSR (Quality Systems Regulations) and ISO quality requirements is required. Experienced in Risk Management for medical devices and associated documentation processes. Excellent problem solving, decision making, and root cause analysis skills are required. Experience designing for manufacturability particularly for plastics, and experience with related supplier management. Highly experienced in project management, from conception to delivery; strong initiative and follow through in executing project responsibilities, overcoming obstacles and balancing multiple priorities effectively through strong technical and/or project leadership experience is required. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to effectively communicate concepts, ideas and knowledge to all levels of the organisation is required. Experience in team management and a demonstrated track-record of being part of successful cross-functional product development teams is required. Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g. Solidworks) and MS Office Suite is required. Does this sound like your next career move? To apply and For more info forward your application to the link provided or contact me on OR Benefits: Healthcare + Annual Bonus + Pension

Key Responsibilities and Duties: This role will involve being part of the New Product team based in Dublin and dealing daily with our office in China. You will be involved in all aspects of new product development for our range of lighting products. You will work closely with our manufacturers and our quality control, technical, marketing and sales teams in China, Australia, UK and Europe to ensure that we supply high-quality products to our customers. Training will be provided on all aspects of the role to ensure a smoot integration into the team. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Assist in the management of all product development projects, constantly striving to push projects through the development process within agreed deadlines Collaborate with QC and Technical teams in Dublin to gather feedback Daily communication with colleagues in China to update and follow up actions. Management and review of product technical data ensuring accuracy and consistency. Review product designs and provide suggested improvements. Assist in management of product samples, ordering, reviewing, cataloguing. Collate and cross reference new product information supplied by QC and NPD China. Complete comparison sheets and make suggestions based on evaluation of data. Produce sales analysis reports showing results of worldwide product launches. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing departments in producing catalogues and promotional materials to support launches of our products worldwide Evaluate the department's processes, suggest improvements, and develop strategies. Key Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Product Design, Engineering, Purchasing, Product Development, Project Mgmt. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite such as Excel, outlook and word is essential. Highly organised with proven project management skills Task focused with a proactive and positive approach to problem-solving. A high level of accuracy and attention to detailare essential. A self-starterwith strong communication and interpersonal skills Willingness to learn, get involved in all aspects of the department and enjoy working in a fast-paced ambitious team. If you are living in Ireland and hold a VALID WORK PERMIT, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Celtic Careers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. By submitting your CV or personal details, you are providing Celtic Careers consent to process your personal data. In order to service you as a candidate this is required. Celtic Careers may contact you from time to time regarding further opportunities. Celtic Careers will not share your data with third parties without your prior consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time by emailing us at the email address above. For further information please see our Privacy Statement on our website. Skills: Lighting Product Development Eletronics