Quality Manager

Location: On site / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: FMCG Operations
Salary: Negotiable salary

About Keelings

Keelings is a 100% Irish-owned family business passionate about fresh produce. Operating across Ireland, the UK, and Europe, we grow, source, and supply top-quality fruit and vegetables. Our success is built on innovation, sustainability, and strong partnerships - powered by our dedicated people.

Dimensions of the role:

As a Quality Manager your role will deliver upon Keelings Better Food, Better World strategy through the successful maintenance of high standards and quality produce in a sustainable manner.

Purpose of the Role:

The purpose of this role is to manage the compliance and quality aspects of Farms (St Margarets & VDN) effectively to ensure that productivity targets are met or exceeded, whilst quality requirements are always met to ensure that we are delivering our customers' expectations. You will lead all Technical, Compliance, Food Safety, and Accreditation activities across the farms, ensuring operations remain fully compliant with legal, customer, and certification requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining audit readiness, managing technical systems, driving continuous improvement, and providing data-driven insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities: 1. Quality & Technical Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quality control procedures/reports
• Provide technical assistance
• Complete audits where required
• Work closely with Operational and Quality teams, ensuring seamless communication throughout the supply chain

2. Team Management:

• Develop and mentor quality team
• Ensure KPI's are developed and met for each of the teams (Operations & Quality)

3. Compliance & Accreditation Management

• Lead and maintain compliance with all regulatory, food safety, customer, and certification requirements, i.e. Global G.A.P, Bord Bia Sustainable Horticultural Assurance, LEAF Marque
• Ensure farms remain audit-ready at all times through effective management of documentation, records, and compliance systems.
• Coordinate external audits, certification programmes, and relationships with auditors, certification bodies, laboratories, and regulatory authorities.
• Monitor changes in legislation and industry standards, ensuring requirements are implemented across farm operations.
• Lead corrective action processes related to audit findings, non-conformances, and compliance risks.

4.Technical Systems & Data Management

• Develop and maintain robust systems for collecting, managing, and analysing operational, compliance, and sustainability data.
• Ensure all technical records are accurate, traceable, and maintained in accordance with accreditation requirements.
• Oversee annual testing and monitoring programmes, including water, soil, crops, and environmental analysis.
• Drive high standards of data integrity, document control, and record management across all farm operations.
• Produce technical, compliance, and performance reports for management and external stakeholders.
• Analyze operational and compliance data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, efficiency, sustainability, and overall farm performance.

Key Skills & Knowledge:

• Desired, but not essential: Degree Level 8 or equivalent in Agriculture, Food Science, Environmental Science, Quality Management or related discipline.
• Proven experience in Technical, Compliance, Quality, or Food Safety Management within agriculture, horticulture, fresh produce, or food production.
• Strong knowledge of certification schemes, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing audits, compliance systems, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Advanced computer literacy and reporting capabilities.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Full Driving Licence.
• Experience with Global G.A.P., Bord Bia, LEAF, SEDEX, or equivalent certification schemes.
• Drive for Results
• Lead the Way
• Be Responsible & Ensure Accountability

Keelings Values

People Matter

Teamwork

Integrity

Passion for Achievement

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know at

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