Quality Manager

Location

Tullamore, County Offaly

Company

Sofina Foods

Hours Of Work

Full-Time

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

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.

Country Code

Ie

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.

Schedule

Monday To Friday

Salary

Competitive Salary

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.

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

Summary

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