Operations Quality Manager

Operations Quality Manager focuses on implement the quality strategy and site quality plan aligned with business priorities.

What the role involves

• Implement the quality strategy and site quality plan aligned with business priorities.
• Act as the main contact for Operations on factory quality performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, customer, and Nutreco food/feed safety standards.
• Leading and coach a team of Quality Officers, building a strong quality culture.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and training to raise quality awareness.
• Driving continuous improvement across Operations.

Skills and requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry, or Biology (food hygiene qualification preferred).
• 3–5 years’ experience in quality/food safety, ideally in pet food, companion animal feed, or food/feed industries.
• Strong soft skills including problem-solving, decision-making, hands-on and ownership-driven mindset, leadership, analytical capabilities, and project management skills.

Confirmed role details

• Onsite, Ashbourne.
• Full-time role in an international, dynamic environment.
• Competitive remuneration package and good pension scheme.

Additional role context

• Opportunity to shape a new position and make your mark.