Quality Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

About the role

Our client, a well‑established food manufacturing company in West Cork, is looking for a Quality Supervisor to join the team. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will help maintain the highest food safety, quality, and compliance standards across the site.

Key responsibilities

• Support and supervise the daily activities of the Quality team.
• Lead quality operations when the Quality Manager is absent.
• Assist in maintaining the Quality Management System and HACCP programme.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, customer requirements, and industry standards.
• Support internal, customer, third‑party, and regulatory audits.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Review production records and manage calibration programmes.
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on quality documentation, specifications, and complaints.
• Promote a strong food safety culture through employee training.
• Monitor quality performance and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology, Quality Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a Quality, QA, or Technical role within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety systems and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining quality management systems.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Supervisory or team‑lead experience is advantageous.

Required skills

• HACCP
• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Audit support
• Calibration programme management

What we offer

• Opportunity to develop leadership and technical skills.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Key role in maintaining product quality and food safety.
• Long‑term career progression within a growing business.