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Head of Food Safety and Quality - Retail Manufacturing
Kepak Group —Watergrasshill, County Cork
- Full-time
- English
- Leadership
- Referral programme
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Training and Online Learning Officer
Tyndall National Institute —Cork, County Cork
- €52,338–€64,190 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Fresh Food Trainer
Inver —Cork, County Cork
- Hybrid work
- Merchandising
- Bakery
- Presentation skills
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BioAssay Analyst
Eurofins Ireland PSS —Ringaskiddy, County Cork
- Full-time
- Management
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Technologist
Pfizer —Ringaskiddy, County Cork
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
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Drug Safety and Post Marketing Surveillance Manager
McKesson —Cork, County Cork
- Supervising experience
- Project management
- No degree
- Work from home
Catering Hub Supervisor (For School Food Company)
Carambola Ltd —Little Island, County Cork
- Part-time
- English
- Supervising experience
- Driving
- Wellness program
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Full Time - Food & Beverage Assistant
Cork International Hotel —Cork Airport, County Cork
- Weekend availability
- Bar
- Hotel
- No degree
- Relocation assistance
- Referral programme
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Dairy Farm & Cheese Packing Assistant
Hegarty cheese —Whitechurch, County Cork
- €14.15 an hour
- Weekend availability
- English
- No degree
- In-person
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Fresh Food Advisor
BWG Foods —Cork, County Cork
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Food service experience
- IT
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Naval Service: Direct Entry - Chef
The Irish Defence Forces —Cork, County Cork
- €44,860–€64,860 a year
- English
- No degree
- In-person
- Free parking
- Gym membership
Compliance Specialist
Eurofins Ireland PSS —Ringaskiddy, County Cork
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Part-Time Food & Beverage Assistant
The Metropole Hotel —Cork, County Cork
- Part-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- No degree
- Relocation assistance
- Referral programme
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Quality Manager
Eurofins Ireland Food Testing —Cork, County Cork
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Relief Chef - CareChoice Cork
Carechoice —Cork, County Cork
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Quality Specialist Engineer
Eurofins Ireland PSS —Ringaskiddy, County Cork
- 8 hour shift
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Industrial Cleaning Lead
Sodexo —Ringaskiddy, County Cork
- €18.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee assistance program
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Drug Safety & Pharmacovigilance Specialist
McKesson —Cork, County Cork
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
Analytical Services Technician
Eurofins Ireland Food Testing —Cork, County Cork
- Full-time
- Annual leave
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5d
Food Service Assistant
Sodexo —Ballincollig, County Cork
- €14.57 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Food service experience
- In-person
- Employee assistance program
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Head of Food Safety and Quality - Retail Manufacturing

Kepak Group -
Watergrasshill, County Cork

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Bike to work scheme
Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

English
ISO 9001
Six Sigma
Quality assurance
Leadership

Full job description

Kepak is one of Europe’s leading food companies with manufacturing sites across Ireland and the UK. Here at Kepak, our vision is to be a successful, sustainable, future ready Food Business with differentiation at its core and that is a great place to work. This vision is underpinned by our values of Responsibility, Ambition, Passion For Food & Teamwork. With a turnover of €1.75 billion, the Group operates across three divisions: Meat Division Ireland, the Foods Division and Meat Division UK.

Kepak's Meat Division Ireland operates across 8 manufacturing sites with 2,500 employees, producing a range of quality meat and protein-based food products for retail and foodservice customers. The division focuses on providing exceptional service and value to our stakeholders.

Are you ready to step into a high impact leadership role where food safety, quality and operational excellence come together. As Head of Food Safety and Quality, you will shape and lead the strategy across our Meat Division Ireland’s Retail Packing operations, driving continuous improvement, strengthening compliance and empowering site teams to deliver exceptional standards. This is an influential senior leadership opportunity for someone who can inspire people and make a positive difference to the business.

Responsibilities:

You will provide both strategic and operational leadership across food safety, quality assurance, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

Health and Safety

Foster a robust safety-first culture by guaranteeing complete adherence to health and safety regulations and internal guidelines. Work closely with the Health and Safety team to implement tailored health and safety plans specific to each site.

Compliance

Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, including HACCP, BRC standards, animal welfare, and training requirements.
Assist our site teams in upholding Kepak, customer, and regulatory standards throughout our operations.
Manage Food Safety and Quality Management Systems (QMS) and audits, ensuring that we achieve excellent results.
Have a strong grasp of business policies, procedures, and legal obligations, making certain that we remain compliant.

Business Continuity and Risk Management

Take the initiative to recognize and address potential risks within our retail manufacturing operations.
Collaborate closely with the operations teams to create and execute comprehensive business continuity plans at all locations.

Customer and Supplier Standards

Champions and maintains high standards for our customers and suppliers at the site.
Guarantees that site processes meet customer expectations while adhering to food safety compliance requirements.

Strategic Leadership & Accountability

Craft and execute dynamic strategies that drive ongoing innovation in food safety and quality processes.
Establish clear expectations while empowering teams to take pride in their ownership of food safety initiatives.
Nurture a strong culture of accountability, ensuring that both you and your colleagues are responsible for every facet of food safety and quality, from on-site execution to delivery and follow-through.
Anticipate regulatory, customer, and operational trends to proactively shape quality and compliance strategies
Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency in driving initiatives forward, ensuring that critical priorities are addressed promptly and decisively.
Communicates clearly and effectively with senior teams on relevant business areas

Continuous Improvement

Encourage a thriving culture of ongoing enhancement to elevate our food safety systems and ensure compliance.
Work closely with operations, engineering, and IT teams to develop and implement cutting-edge solutions that optimize food safety processes.

Food Safety

Foster a robust food safety culture across all locations.
Lead the charge in advancing innovative food safety systems and quality practices that elevate operational excellence and build customer trust.
Ensure adherence to food safety audits and meet customer-specific requirements with diligence

People & Culture

Inspire, nurture, and enable your teams to reach their maximum potential.
Foster a culture of positive engagement and collaboration among teams and stakeholders

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with stakeholders to ensure GMP food safety and quality goals and standards are met.
Collaborate with NPD on technical specifications and provide food safety and quality expertise to ensure all specifications are compliant with FS&Q and customer requirements

External Stakeholder Management

Lead engagement with customers, suppliers, auditors, regulators, and industry bodies on all matters relating to food safety and quality compliance
Safeguard and enhance Kepak's reputation as a best-in-class supplier through positive and proactive engagement with key stakeholders at all levels

Requirements

Advanced qualifications in Food Science, Food Technology or related fields
Lead auditor qualification (BRC, GFSI, ISO,22000) advantageous
Professional certifications in quality management advantageous (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001)
Proven experience in in a senior level role food safety and quality management within the food manufacturing industry, such as meat, dairy, fish etc
Understanding of HACCP, BRC standards, GMP, and food safety regulations
Strong leadership skills, with people management experience and the ability to manage cross-functional teams effectively.
Proven track record of managing food safety programs in a retail manufacturing environment (exposure to Irish/UK retailers required)
Extensive experience with regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and risk management
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Full professional fluency in English language

Benefits

What can we offer you?

- Bonus scheme
- Company Pension
- Subsidised canteen
- Further Education support - you’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
- Cycle 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
- Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group

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food safety jobs in cork, c

Head of Food Safety and Quality - Retail Manufacturing

Training and Online Learning Officer

Fresh Food Trainer

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Catering Hub Supervisor (For School Food Company)

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Quality Manager

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Quality Specialist Engineer

Industrial Cleaning Lead

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