# Quality Systems Manager

> Kepak Group · Watergrasshill, Ireland · Contract · Posted 2026-05-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Technical

## Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a **Quality Systems Manager** to join our team in Watergrasshill, Cork. In this dynamic role, you will take the lead in developing, implementing, maintaining, and constantly enhancing the site’s Quality Management System (QMS). You'll play a crucial part in guaranteeing full compliance with BRCGS & Bord Bia standards, customer-specific requirements, and all applicable food safety and regulatory legislation, ensuring excellence at every step.

This is a **1 year Fixed Term Contract.**

**Key Responsibilities:**

_**Quality Management System (QMS)**_

-   Manage and maintain the site QMS in line with BRCGS & Bord Bia Food Safety Standard requirements.
-   Ensure documentation, procedures, and records are accurate, controlled, and audit-ready.

_**Standards & Compliance**_

Ensure ongoing compliance with:

-   BRCGS & Bord Bia Food Safety Standards 
-   Relevant food safety legislation and regulatory requirements
-   Relevant Customer standards

_**Audit Management**_

-   Lead and coordinate all external and internal audits, including BRCGS certification audits and customer audits 
-   Act as the primary contact for auditors and customers during site visits.
-   Ensure timely close-out of non-conformances with robust root cause analysis and corrective actions.

_**Customer & Supplier Quality:**_ Manage customer technical relationships relating to quality systems and compliance.

_**Internal Auditing & Verification**_

-   Develop and manage the internal audit schedule.
-   Ensure effective verification activities are in place (e.g., GMP audits, glass & hard plastic audits, traceability exercises).
-   Review audit results and drive improvements across the site.
-   Manage Pest Control on Site and close out of any NC’s raised during Visits.
-   Maintain the calibration matrix and co-ordinate with other departments ensuring all equipment is up to date.

_**Training & Development:**_ Deliver internal training on QMS, HACCP,  BRCGS requirements, and customer standards.

_**Documentation Control:**_ Manage document control systems ensuring version control, approval, and accessibility.

**Incident Management:** Support investigation of quality incidents, complaints, and non-conformances.

## Requirements

-   Proven experience managing quality systems in a food manufacturing environment.
-   In-depth knowledge of BRCGS Food Safety Standard.
-   Experience leading audits and dealing with external auditors and customers.
-   Knowledge of HACCP principles and food safety legislation.
-   Lead Auditor qualification (BRCGS or equivalent) is desirable
-   Experience with additional retailer standards (e.g., Musgraves, Tesco, Dunnes, Lidl etc).

## Benefits

-   **Subsidized Canteen**
-   **Further Education support -** You’ll have clear pathways for advancement, supported by continuous professional development and a range of learning opportunities
-   **Employee Discount Platform -** All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.
-   **Refer a Friend Scheme -** Get up to €500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.
-   **Bike 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

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## Apply

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