Quality Controller – Food Manufacturing | West Cork
A well-established food manufacturing business based in West Cork is currently seeking a Quality Control (QC) Executive to join its team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or someone with 1–2 years’ experience looking to develop their career within a fast-paced production environment.
Location
West Cork
Salary
€35,000 per annum
Working Hours
40–45 hours per week between 7:00am – 5:00pm
Additional Support
Potential accommodation available locally for candidates who may need to relocate.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct internal audits covering allergens, glass & plastic control, hygiene standards, HACCP, and company procedures, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions where required.
- Carry out quality inspections throughout the production process.
- Monitor and maintain standards relating to hygiene, housekeeping, food safety, legality, allergen control, traceability, and overall product quality.
- Coordinate product testing, taste panels, and laboratory work while working closely with other departments to ensure specifications are met.
- Support external audits including BRCGS and customer audits.
- Perform routine specification checks, product weight checks, and review quality records to ensure compliance and accurate documentation.
- Calibrate equipment including weighing scales and temperature probes.
- Investigate and document non-conformances and customer complaints, ensuring corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
- Escalate and report any risks relating to product safety, packaging, raw materials, or equipment immediately.
- Assist with supplier issues, customer complaints, and other quality or technical matters.
- Verify labelling and traceability controls across production.
- Support production teams with product safety, quality, and traceability procedures where required.
- Carry out scheduled traceability exercises to ensure compliance with documented procedures.
About You
- Ideally experience within a food manufacturing environment in a quality assurance or technical role.
- Open to graduates or candidates with 1–2 years’ relevant experience.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and under pressure.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build positive working relationships across departments.
- Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in quality and food safety within a supportive manufacturing environment.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply now” to submit your CV to Joanne Bourke for immediate review or call 01 8788240 for more information!
About Quorum Search Partners
Quorum Search Partners is a specialist recruitment firm focused on the Food Manufacturing, FMCG, and ingredients sectors. We work with Irish and international employers on permanent, interim, and executive search assignments. Our approach is practical, confidential, and built on long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
INDHS
Pay: €35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience within a food manufacturing environment in a quality assurance or technical role? Please describe.
- What is your current notice period?
- Are you currently legally permitted to work full-time in Ireland for this role?
Work Location: In person
