Head of Quality Control

A Head of Quality Control is needed by CareerWise Recruitment for our Cork-based Irish food science technology client to lead a QC team developing innovative products. A strong background in quality control implementation in R&D and manufacturing is needed in addition to a working expertise in flow cytometry.

THE ROLE:

• Define and lead the Quality Control strategy for the company working closely with the Board and CEO, ensuring that QC capabilities, systems and processes support business objectives, product quality, performance, regulatory compliance and the highest standards of food safety.
• Provide strategic oversight of the end-to-end QC function, ensuring robust control of raw materials, packaging components, work-in-progress and finished products through effective leadership of the QC Team.
• Establish and drive a risk-based quality control framework, encompassing sampling strategies, analytical testing, inspection and verification programmes to proactively identify, assess and mitigate quality risks.
• Develop and manage strategic external laboratory partnerships, ensuring third-party analytical services meet technical, quality, service and cost expectations.
• Act as a senior technical interface for clients, providing strategic guidance and technical expertise on analytical methodologies, testing requirements and interpretation of results to strengthen customer confidence and support business relationships.
• Develop and own the annual QC financial plan and budget, aligning laboratory resources, technical investment and operational expenditure with business priorities, while driving cost efficiency and value.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Microbiology with Masters or PhD preferred
• 5-10 years’ experience in a senior Quality role in life sciences or food sector including managing Quality Control within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Microbiology, and Flow Cytometry are essential.
• Effective leadership and team management capability.
• Proven ability to represent the Business in external engagements
• Candidates must be EU citizen or Stamp 4 resident.

Please call Ken Murphy today for further information on 021-4297538 or email: kmurphy@careerwise.ie CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) N.B. It is essential that you hold a valid working visa for Ireland Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway and Mayo.

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