Kepak Group

European meat processor with global reach

Quality Manager

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAthleague, Co. Roscommon, IrelandNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A qualification in Agricultural Science, Food Science, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
Experience in a similar role and people management experience are required.
Strong knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, British Retail Consortium Global Standards, Good Manufacturing Practice, Threat Assessment and Critical Control Points, Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points, and European Union food safety regulations.
Experience managing audits and liaising with external stakeholders.
A proven track record in food safety compliance and quality systems management.

Responsibilities

Champion and maintain compliance with regulatory, BRC, TFMS, MPQAS, and customer standards.
Support and enhance the Food Safety Management System, ensuring its ongoing effectiveness.
Manage and maintain customer product specifications using the company specification system.
Collaborate with commercial, sales, and production teams to develop new product specifications (NLAF).
Lead and support customer complaint investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions.
Drive effective handling of internal and external non-conformances.
Prepare for and support customer, regulatory, and accreditation audits, ensuring the site is audit-ready.
Work with DAFM representatives, attend weekly meetings, and resolve issues promptly.
Support the traceability programme and provide timely, accurate responses to customer requests.
Monitor and report customer key performance indicators and drive corrective actions where needed.
Contribute to site-wide continuous improvement projects.
Support, guide, and mentor members of the Technical and QC team.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of animal welfare standards is an advantage.
Level 6 QQI Advanced HACCP certification is an advantage.

Quality Manager

Kepak Group · Athleague, Ireland · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-08

Workplace: on_site

Department: Technical

Description

Kepak is a leading food company with 14 manufacturing sites and over 4,500 employees across Ireland and the UK, with a turnover of €1.75 billion.

The Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, Foods Division and Meat Division UK. Guided by our values - Responsibility, Ambition, Passion for Food, and Teamwork. We are committed to operating as a successful, sustainable, future-ready business that is a great place to work. We supply fresh and value-added meat based products to retail and foodservice through private label and our own brands, including Rustlers, Big Al's and John Stone.

Are you a passionate quality professional looking to make a real impact in a fast-paced food production environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our dynamic technical team in Athleague, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Champion and maintain compliance with regulatory, BRC, TFMS, MPQAS, and customer standards
Support and enhance the Food Safety Management System, ensuring its ongoing effectiveness
Manage and maintain customer product specifications, including via Kepak’s specification system
Collaborate with commercial, sales, and production teams in the development of new product specifications (NLAF)
Lead and support investigations into customer complaints, ensuring robust root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions (CAPA)
Drive excellence in handling non-conformances, both internal and external
Prepare for and support customer, regulatory, and accreditation audits—ensuring the site is always audit-ready
Work closely with DAFM representatives, attending weekly meetings and resolving any issues promptly
Support the traceability programme, ensuring timely and accurate responses to customer requests
Monitor and report on customer KPIs, driving corrective actions where needed
Contribute to continuous improvement projects across the site
Support, guide, and mentor members of the Technical and QC team

Requirements

What we need from you?

Qualification in Agri Science, Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline
Experience in a similar role and People Management experience required
Strong knowledge of HACCP, BRCGS, GMP, TACCP, VACCP, and EU food safety regulations
Experience in managing audits and liaising with external stakeholders
Proven track record in food safety compliance and quality systems management
Knowledge of animal welfare standards a distinct advantage
Level 6 QQI Advanced HACCP certification an advantage

Benefits

What can we offer you?

Company Pension
Paid Maternity Leave
Further Education support - You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
Subsidized Canteen
Refer a Friend Scheme - Earn up to Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
Bike to Work Scheme - Purchase a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!
Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees

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About the Company

Kepak Group

European meat processor with global reach

Kepak Group is a large meat processor based in Ireland with 14 facilities across Ireland and the UK and sales offices worldwide. It produces and markets a wide range of fresh and value-added meat products for international foodservice and retail markets, guided by consumer insight and ongoing R&D. The company combines scale with a family-owned culture, offering a broad portfolio of brands and a strong focus on sustainable production, being a founding member of Origin Green. Its goal is to grow the business and its people, expanding its international footprint while maintaining high quality, sustainability, and value for customers.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $2.2M
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
Founded: 1981

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