911 Senior Quality jobs in Ireland

Overview:

• Implement a clear overall quality strategy with scalable processes/tools/systems that allow resource efficient monitoring of decision accuracy and surface overall user experience issues fast and effectively to define appropriate continuous improvement programs
• Passionately tell the story of why Quality matters, build consensus, and inspire others to move fast on fixing problems
• Effectively manage and mentor a team responsible for diverse workflows, Quality channels, and global stakeholders
• Drive accountability with team leads and their teams to meet quality performance goals and ensure program standards are met on a week-over-week basis
• Assess and prioritize the top-quality issues affecting the teams in your office across all decision-making channels
• Quantify business cases and drive cross-functional partners to change our systems, processes and policies to achieve better outcomes
• Drive investigation of highly sensitive issues affecting your office, working with teams and leaders across Meta to understand what happened and why
• Stay connected with how Meta's support ecosystem is evolving and help head off quality issues before they begin, as Meta's products and communities change and grow
• Find creative workarounds for quality issues where our tools are the root cause and a technical solution is not imminent.
• As new Content Policies are being developed and prototyped, provide details to local teams around the impact of the policy change on the team's current work and surfaces gaps in knowledge, process, and technology between the intent of the Content Policy and how content review actually takes place
• Deliver just-in-time training to Analysts on new or changing Content Policies as well as "refresher" training on existing Content Policy on an as-needed basis
• Actively re-review decision accuracy audits to ensure consistency and alignment with our community standards and internal policies
• Manage investigations of escalations of inaccurate decisions, to understand the root cause(s), especially in cases where policies are new, the content is ambiguous, or the decision has an outsized impact if incorrect

According to the Personal Data Protection Act, the Site training and quality Manager is committed to:

• Process personal data, customer data and data relating to procedures and business of the company in accordance with the law on the protection of personal data, the internal regulations, the security policy and the company's IS usage charter.

• Protection of personal data, customer data and data on the internal functioning of the company by ensuring the confidentiality of such information, which is brought to the attention of the employee in the course of his duties, even after the contractual relationship between the company and the employee has ended.

• Inform his immediate supervisor of potential threats and plausible incidents that may affect the normal course of work and the secure processing of data.

• Ensure the proper handling of information and use of IT resources, applying all applicable rules and established procedures.
• Participate in company-organized security training, including training on data protection and processing.

SKILLS AND PREREQUISITES :

• Education : 4 years of higher education in Human Ressources, Management, or Quality experience
• Experience : Minimum 5 to 7 years in total including 3 to 5 years in training

• Training
• Knowledge of quality standards
• Management Skills
• Audit skills
• Analytical skills
• Synthesis Skills
• Risk management
• Communication
• Innovation
• Conflict management

• Results orientation
• Team spirit
• Autonomy

Quality Manager - Cancer Care Network

Location: UPMC Whitfield Hillman Cancer Centre

Job type: Fixed Term

Overview of role:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre are recruiting a Quality Manager on a 23-month fixed-term contract. The position of Quality Manager will ensure that quality improvement activities are directed toward continuous quality improvement. The Quality Manager identifies opportunities for improvement based on evidence-based practices, understanding of data, regulatory and accrediting agency requirements, and monitoring of high risk, high volume and/or problem prone processes by supporting the design, monitoring, analysis and improvement of patient care and organisational functions while implementing the day-to-day Quality Management Program functions. The Quality Manager will work across the Cancer Care Network working with multi-disciplinary teams and management within the departments. The closing date for applications for this role is Friday 31st October.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Continuous Quality Improvement:

• The Quality Manager performs, coordinates, and facilitates quality improvement, patient safety activities, and clinical effectiveness initiatives to achieve organizational goals. This involves performing the assessment and analysis of operations and processes and working collaboratively with staff and managers to promote, design and implement quality improvements and innovations.
• Utilize and develop valid internal and external standards to measure quality.
• Works to promote quality improvements and innovation and monitors progress towards goals by collecting accurate, timely data to display the quality, cost, and service outcomes.
• Provides content knowledge in the interpretation, implementation, and maintenance of all accreditations, national quality assurance standards or regulatory standards to match external requirements.
• Supports the management and teams across the Cancer Care Network regarding regulatory inspections including HIQA, EPA, HSA, as well as accreditation.
• Maintains accountability for ongoing self-development activities, especially related to presentation facilitation, change management and application of quality improvement activities.
• In order to achieve defined outcomes, the Quality Manager engenders commitment, encourages cultural changes, disseminates information, and provides support for behavioral safety process changes.
• Promotes the UPMC positive patient and employee experience and manages the associated quality metrics.

Clinical Data:

• Co-ordinate the capture of data and analyses clinical information from a variety of internal and external sources relating to patient safety, utilization of resources, system problems, and other quality functions.
• Identifies trends, variances, deficiencies, and problems utilizing aggregated data and information and works with multidisciplinary teams on improvement efforts.
• Supporting Departmental statistical data analysis. This includes providing meaningful statistics that describe the day-to-day operations of the unit, identify strengths and opportunities for clinical outcomes improvement.
• Ensure quality assurance data is kept updated to meet all accreditation, regulatory and national quality assurance programme requirements while ensuring the integrity of data quality.
• Ensure clinical indications are collated and reported as required for governance.

Quality Improvement Projects:

• Liaises with the relevant stakeholders to deliver organisational projects.
• Liaises with department leads and critical committees as appropriate to finalise and advance the quality project goals.
• Leads or co-facilitates teams by coaching and advising team members to fulfil their role in a project team.
• When assigned, completes special projects and performs other related duties according to agreed upon goals and parameters.
• Utilize Lean Six Sigma tools in quality improvement projects.

Risk Management:

• Provide the leadership for creating a culture of patient safety and works across departments to ensure compliance to accreditation standards, International Patient Safety Goals, and promotes Proactive Risk Management activities.
• Work with the Cancer Care Network to develop departmental risk registers.
• Engage in Audit and coordinate data.
• Review all incidents to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented, incidents are graded, and learning is communicated.

Complaints:

• Review all complaints to ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented, and learning is communicated.
• Where required meet with all complainants to hear their complaint and to communicate close out actions.

Education:

• Develop and deliver education and training regarding quality and risk issues.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree or Higher-level Healthcare qualification.
• Post graduate education in Quality in Healthcare.
• A minimum of 6 years of previous healthcare experience.
• Previous experience of quality improvement projects in healthcare.
• Ability to work on own initiative, independently, but also as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Must have good working knowledge of data collection, and dissemination.
• Willingly puts forth effort in starting job duties on a regular basis; contributes new ideas; seeks self-improvement; masters new job duties.
• Ability to deliver training and education.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and values of UPMC and in compliance with hospital policies.
• Knowledge of quality improvement concepts and methodology, knowledge of The Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements with HIQA and the EPA.
• Good understanding of or willingness to learn Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Self-initiative, ability to do detailed work, with accuracy and uphold confidentiality standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At UPMC we provide a total rewards program that is not only market competitive, but fair and provides growth opportunities for all our colleagues.

Compensation
- Competitive pay for the work employees do - base pay, performance related pay and premium pay where applicable.

Benefits
- Fully paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents. Competitive Pension Plan, company funded Death in Service Benefit x 3 times. Critical Illness cover for all employees up to the age of 66.

Performance and Recognition
- Rewards for performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC through our annual ACES programme.

Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced annual leave up to a maximum of 27 days. Flexible working opportunities to support you to work around external family commitments.

Development and Career Opportunities
- Opportunities for each employee to reach their career goals through continued learning and/or advancement.

About UPMC

UPMC is a renowned multinational academic medical centre committed to delivering people-focused care that's close to home. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research and education. UPMC expands its expertise globally, bringing world-class care across continents through its UPMC International division - an owned and operated network of hospitals and ambulatory care centres in Italy, Ireland and Croatia. UPMC International brings new access to the signature specialty services of UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre, UPMC Sports Medicine and others to more people in more places around the world.

In Ireland UPMC has provided high-quality healthcare in the South East since 2006. UPMC's operations in Ireland now include UPMC Whitfield Hospital in Waterford, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, UPMC Kildare Hospital in Clane, and UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny. Outpatient care is available at the UPMC Carlow Outreach Centre, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre radiotherapy locations in Waterford and Cork, UPMC The 4th Practice in Mallow, and across UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics in Dublin, Waterford, Limerick, Tipperary, Cork, and Mayo. UPMC has also established a nationwide Concussion Network. UPMC's Global Technology Operation Centre is based in Kilkenny.

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer
We focus on our customers' success

Innovation
We create better solutions

Collaboration
We create success together

Inclusion
We always interact with others respectfully

Candor
We are open and honest with one another

Integrity
We do the right things and do things right

What You Will Do In This Role
The primary purpose of this role is to lead a manufacturing site to ensure they meet and continue to meet customer requirements while remaining in compliance with the associated quality management system policies and procedures. You will provide leadership for a team of Quality function professionals, including any combination of Quality Supervisors, Quality Engineers, and individual performers. As a manager, you define and champion the evolution of the core elements of the local Quality System to standardize with the overarching Integer QMS. You are responsible for the local quality management system which includes but is not limited to Management Review, CAPA, Complaint Handling, Document Change Management, Design Control, Production control, internal and Customer nonconformance management, Supplier Quality Audits, and Internal QMS Audits. This role also serves as the management representative.

• You adhere to company policies and procedures and all safety and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements as required within your location.
• In addition, you are accountable for correcting potential quality related gaps in existing processes and systems and driving process improvements required to enable the organization to execute at a more accurate and efficient level.

Build & Develop Teams

• You lead, coach, and develop a team of quality professionals in support of one or more product lines or process areas within a design/manufacturing site or a business category.
• As an element of our belief that we all Own Quality, you establish a culture of quality amongst your team and across the site and/or business and establish the expectation for compliance to the established Quality Management System.
• You establish objectives for your team members, ensure effective communications throughout the team, and provide active support for each team member to aspire to accomplish the Individual Development Plans that each one establishes as a means of professional skills development.
• Your leadership style encourages teamwork, cross functional consensus building, and ensures accountability within your team and across the interactions your team members have with others inside and outside Integer.
• You promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where your team feels supported and openly communicates opportunities and issues knowing they share a feeling of mutual trust.

Manufacturing Support

• You serve as a key interface, directly and regularly, with internal and external customers.
• You are a key contributor to the site or business Hoshin plan ensuring that the strategies for driving the Quality initiatives consistent with the journey to differentiated quality are specified and prioritized.
• You are responsible for ensuring the completion of projects that are of the highest priority or highest visibility for our customers.
• Proactively, you manage the risk(s) associated with quality concerns.
• You manage the department budget, department strategic plans and quality plans.
• You are the functional level support to your team ensuring that rigorous root cause analyses have been initiated and/or completed.
• Based on your assessment of a specific situation, you may recommend and coordinate cross functional and/or organizational support to resolve an issue.
• You promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where your team feels supported and openly communicates opportunities and issues knowing they share a feeling of mutual trust.

Support Site Quality Activities

• You exemplify Quality– "I own Quality." You are a standard bearer for Quality in everything we do at Integer, contributing to the successful attainment of our quality Key Performance Indicators and journey to differentiated quality.
• You champion the development of and deployment of the systems and tools to drive innovation and continuous improvement within the Quality Management System.
• You may perform other duties as needed and as directed by your manager.

Support Non-Conforming Material Process

• You will ensure that the investigation and disposition of non-conforming materials meet all necessary internal and customer requirements and assure efficacy of corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• You will lead and manage product complaint investigations.
• You will initiate and facilitate plant CAPA activities that result from the analysis of data and trends in complaints, supplier quality, nonconforming material, training effectiveness, and root causes analysis.
• Through observation of processes and analysis of data, you will establish root cause of product and process failures to drive the appropriate improvement activities.

Provide Support Of Integer's Strategic Imperatives

• You embrace the Manufacturing Excellence culture based on the Integer Production System and its five focus areas:

• Strategy Alignment through Site Hoshin Plans, quality planning meetings, as Quality representative at site Plant Leadership team meetings, and through site all-hands communication meetings.

• Leadership of Sustained Change by identifying opportunities to continuously improve our processes and products and ensuring implementation of such changes comply with all customers contractual obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Standardization through workplace organization & visual controls (5S), Manufacturing Standard Work, robust training & certification programs and the adoption of Quality policies and procedures that are aligned to and harmonized with the enterprise (Integer) Quality Management System.
• Associate Engagement promoted through collaborative problem solving, that includes working with associates at all levels of the organization, and through participation in behavior-based safety programs, and improvement idea and suggestion systems.
• Systems & Process Optimization through adoption of principles of built-in quality, optimized scheduling & material system designs, work cell design, and total productive maintenance.

How You Will Be Measured

• The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

• Safety is our highest priority; you are an active supporter of the Integer Environmental, Health & Safety programs.

• You have defined Goals and Objectives specifying key projects and expected milestones to achieve.

• Quality metrics that the site and/or business must achieve: Customer Complaint Rate, NCR rate, Complaint Cycle Time, CAPA Cycle Time, Supplier Performance metrics.

• Delivery on time and in full for acknowledged customer shipments, particularly those that are directly impacted by the results of projects that your team is assigned to lead and deliver by specified milestones.
• Cost – Innovation and ideation are critical aspects of your role, and you are expected to lead your team in generating continuous improvement suggestions and supporting the implementation of them.
• People- As a manager, your key role is in promoting Associate engagement and supporting the professional growth and development of your direct reports. In your role, you will ensure that Associate Relations' issues are handled in a timely manner.

What Sets You Apart

• Minimum education

• You have earned, as a minimum, a bachelor's degree in an engineering or related technical field. A master's degree is preferred.

• Minimum experience:

• You have at least 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment in which ISO standards' governance and/or regulatory compliance were expected.

• You have prior supervisory or leadership experience.

• Specialized knowledge:

• You possess the technical competence using and deploying such concepts as Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, statistical analysis, and capability assessments.

• We value your quality specific certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, ASQ Quality Auditor, or other related certifications
• You have specialized knowledge with respect to the quality system regulations and standards important to the performance of this role e.g., EU MDR, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, Good Manufacturing Practices 21CFR820 and Good Documentation Practices along with auditing experience.
• You have experience with development which includes authoring or supporting Test Method development (MSA, Gage RR, TMV, etc.), Product and process Validation Protocols/ Reports, risk assessments (pFMEAs, dFMEAs, etc.), Design of Experiments and Capability Analyses
• You have previous experiences applying procedures and concepts within your own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines.

• You demonstrate the aptitude and interest in learning the details about new products, the processes for manufacturing such products, establishing the controls and governance procedures for maintaining consistency, and adhering to customers' requirements.

• Specialized skills:

• You articulate a personal strategy for what it means to lead, to take leadership actions, to create and share a strategic vision, and to align a team to achieve that vision.

• You have a tool kit of leadership skills aligned with Integer's values.
• You enjoy a fast-paced and complex work environment in which you must make decisions in a timely manner.
• You maintain a calm demeanor that transcends the high energy, constantly changing production environment and customer landscape.
• You possess a positive, can-do attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option.

U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description
Key Responsibilities

• Development of an integrated management system, covering Quality, Health & Safety, Asset Management & Environmental Management.
• This single management system must be compliant with ISO standards 9001, 45001, 55000 & 14001 as the intention is to become certified in all four listed ISO standards. It is expected that a single system can cover the needs of all four listed standards.
• This system has been mapped, but must be developed further with supporting documentation, processes and procedures.
• Management documentation compilation and maintenance.
• Supporting the tendering processes for small works packages together with Procurement.
• Ensure that conditions adversely affecting Quality performance are identified and mitigated.
• Authorize and empower to initiating remedial action to prevent the occurrence or recurrence of non-compliance with customers, statutory, regulatory, or stated Quality requirements.
• Appoint Lead Auditor to lead the QA team and plan Audit schedule and submit audit results.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years' professional experience in a similar field of managing energy development projects with a proven track record of delivering large scale infrastructure projects through construction.
• Relevant technical or management degree or equivalent.
• Professionally qualified and membership of relevant professional institution / body (preferred)

• Knowledge of ISO and API requirements (including but not limited to)

• ISO 9001

• ISO 14001
• ISO 45001
• ISO 41001

• ISO 55001

• Experience in development and delivery of projects in complex environments.

• Experience conceiving and introducing innovative ideas, solutions, or new ways of doing things - managing business and organisation change.

Additional Information
What we offer you:

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension
• 25 days Annual leave
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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We're currently recruiting for an exciting opportunity with a Quality & Compliance Consultancy based in Dublin. This is a key role ensuring compliance with EU Cosmetics Regulation while supporting the release of high-quality products to market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Responsible Person under EU Cosmetics Regulation.
• Oversee product release and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Manage and audit Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs) to maintain quality standards.
• Liaise with EU regulatory bodies and ensure timely submissions and approvals.
• Lead quality management systems, product safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Proven experience in cosmetics quality management (essential).
• Demonstrated background as RP or equivalent within the EU cosmetics sector.
• Strong knowledge of GMP and EU Cosmetics Regulation.
• Experience managing CMOs and product release.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

If interested in this posting please feel free to contact Seán McCarthy on or for further information.

Company Description

ABC Nutritionals Ltd. is an Irish owned and operated private label manufacturer specializing in sports and lifestyle nutrition, weight management, and on-the-go nutrition products. Our efficient and highly personal service enables clients to develop bespoke nutritional products that meet exact specifications for nutritional content, formulation, and taste. We offer a diverse range of products, including whey and vegan proteins, vitamin and mineral supplements, functional foods, and unique on-the-go meal pots. Our competitive pricing and exceptional quality record make us a leader in the global nutritional private label manufacturing industry.

Role Description

ABC Nutrition Ltd are seeking a Quality Manager to lead the Food Safety & Quality Management System in a Sports, Lifestyle and Wellness Nutrition low risk manufacturing premises. ABC Nutrition Ltd manufacture several high-end products for private label brands throughout the EU and globally. The ideal candidate will have experience in the FMCG sector and understand ISO 9001, FSSC22000 standards and regulatory requirements at both EU & local level.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Quality Manager at our facility in County Clare, Ireland. The Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing quality control processes, ensuring that all products meet stringent quality and regulatory standards, and maintaining the highest levels of safety and compliance. Day-to-day tasks include conducting quality audits, developing and implementing quality assurance policies, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The role also requires close collaboration with production teams to resolve quality issues and ensure product consistency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years food industry experience
• Experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Compliance
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in the nutrition or food manufacturing industry is preferred
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards

Role: Quality Manager

Client: Leading Residential Developer

Essentials: 8+ years experience in a similar quality role; experience with residential sites in Ireland; strong knowledge of BCAR compliance.

Location: Greater Dublin

Salary: €75,000 - €80,000

Package: Company car/ car allowance, annual bonuses, pension, health insurance, annual salary reviews, life assurance, income protection, travel schemes, and more

Progression: Our client offers excellent career growth opportunities and promotes from within

Overseeing: Compliance, quality assurance, and defect management

Our client, a leading residential developer, is seeking a Quality Manager to join their team and play a central role in embedding and driving quality across multiple live projects. Reporting to the Quality Lead, this role will advocate best practice, oversee compliance with BCAR and partner requirements, and ensure that all projects meet the highest technical and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Quality Lead with industry quality knowledge and assigned certifier processes
• Lead the rollout of the Procore Quality DMS platform and coordinate updates on quality forms and processes
• Undertake regular reviews of quality procedures, ensuring benchmarking, BCAR alignment, and compliance with client/partner obligations
• Attend site benchmarking inspections and carry out independent in-house audits on projects
• Review product applications for compatibility, robustness, and suitability, issuing quality memos and alerts where required
• Coordinate with technical managers on product specifications, approvals, and compliance with HomeBond, LDI, Passive House, and purchaser requirements
• Deliver in-house training across technical, construction, operational, and customer-facing teams, covering topics such as BCAR, facades, fire safety, and quality management
• Support continuous improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS) in line with business requirements

If you're interested or would like more details, please apply directly or contact or

Company Description

Biologit is an innovator in pharmacovigilance (PV), revolutionising the way life science organisations handle literature review and monitoring, using cutting-edge automation technology. Founded with a mission to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency, Biologit empowers pharmaceutical, biotech and PV service providers to simplify and streamline their processes. At the heart of Biologit's Platform is its AI-powered literature automation tool, designed to transform manual and time-intensive tasks into seamless, efficient workflows. Biologit adheres to the highest industry standards, including ISO 27001 certification, GxP compliance, EU AI Act, GDPR and alignment with FDA and EU regulations.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role in Ireland for a Quality Manager at Biologit. The Quality Manager will play a critical role in ensuring operations adhere to stringent regulatory requirements (GxP, CFR 11, GDPR and EU AI Act). You will be responsible for developing, managing and overseeing compliance activities, conducting audits, maintaining and reviewing vendor qualifications and assessments and providing guidance to cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs to ensure adherence to GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and the EU AI Act.

Oversee the validation and qualification of computerised systems (including AI enabled software) used for GxP activities, ensuring full compliance with relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11).

Manage change management and coordinate risk assessments and impact analyses for new systems, ensuring their suitability for regulated use.

Conduct regular audits and assessments of internal processes and systems to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Investigate and resolve compliance issues, and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Provide support and develop vendor management and assessment.

Develop and maintain vendor contracts that include compliance requirements, ensuring proper documentation and communication channels.

Collaborate with clients to ensure smooth onboarding processes and align their needs with internal compliance protocols.

Serve as point of contact for compliance-related issues with clients, addressing their concerns and ensuring their projects comply with all regulations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance in all areas of the business, including engineering, product development, pharmacovigilance, operations and quality assurance.

Provide guidance and training to staff on compliance-related matters, including GxP, GDPR, EU AI Act and computer systems validation.

Monitor and interpret changes in relevant regulations and standards, and update company policies and procedures accordingly and foster continuous improvements.

Competencies:

Excellent organisational abilities, personal efficiency, and time management, with a strong capacity to prioritise competing demands.

Skilled in building relationships and fostering collaboration with others.

Effective in strategic decision-making, serving as an influential voice within the business.

Proven ability to prioritise critical initiatives, drive business growth, and establish KPIs for performance monitoring.

Positive, proactive, and motivated by taking on significant responsibilities.

Practical and action-oriented approach to managing teams and priorities.

Proficient in software for QMS, LMS, MS Office and AI enabled tools.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a Science related discipline.

Desirable a minimum of 5 years experiences of working in a similar role in the pharmaceutical industry.

Knowledge of quality related pharmaceutical regulations, including ISO.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits.

Opportunity for growth and development.

Flexible working conditions.

Summary
Maintain and Develop Site Quality Systems While Driving a Culture of Continuous Improvement

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead our Quality, Hygiene, and Facilities Cleaning teams at our Tullamore site. Reporting to the Technical Manager, you'll play a vital role in ensuring food safety, compliance, and quality excellence across the site.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage compliance with BRC, BORD BIA, HACCP, Group and customer food standards, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives. You'll act as the key site contact for audits and regulators, support new product development, and promote a culture where food safety and quality come first.

This role is site based 5 days a week.

Your Key Responsibilities
If you're a strong leader who thrives on maintaining high standards and solving challenges with practical solutions, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on our people, products, and processes.

Key Duties Include

• Ensure site compliance with BRC, BORD BIA, HACCP, group, and customer standards
• Lead and develop the Quality, Hygiene, and Facilities Cleaning teams
• Co-ordinate training to ensure quality and food safety competence across departments
• Lead incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions
• Manage internal audits and support third-party, customer, and regulatory audits
• Act as primary contact for DAFM representatives and customer queries
• Oversee supplier approval and specification systems
• Support NPD and Quality teams with trials and product introductions
• Manage and maintain the ISO14001 system
• Drive continuous improvement and embed a culture of quality excellence
• Act as deputy for the Head of Technical during absence

The Ideal Candidate

• Degree in Food Science or related discipline with experience in the food industry
• Proven experience in a similar QM role, within food production - ideally dealing with a range of protiens
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food legislation, quality management systems, and auditing
• Familiarity with retailer specification platforms is an advantage
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Confident leading teams and building strong cross-functional relationships
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel)
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and drive results

Why Sofina Foods?
At Sofina, you'll do more than maintain standards, you'll shape them. In this role, you'll have the scope to influence site-wide quality systems, lead dedicated teams, and work closely with colleagues across the business. We value innovation, collaboration, and growth, so you'll have every opportunity to expand your expertise, strengthen your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact. Your career with Sofina can be the foundation for something much bigger.

Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It's a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.

Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you'll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world.
If you're looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there's a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Schedule
Monday to Friday

Location
Tullamore, County Offaly

Hours of Work
Full-time

Company
Sofina Foods

Country Code
IE

AutoReqId
4890BR