Protea Recruitment is looking for a Health and Safety Manager in Monaghan, Ireland. The successful candidate will lead and implement HSE management systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and promoting a robust safety culture in a high-volume FMCG environment. Key responsibilities include risk assessments, training, and auditing. Required qualifications include an appropriate health and safety diploma, rigorous experience in food manufacturing safety, and strong leadership skills. This is a vital role to enhance workplace safety and efficiency. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 19/11/2025 Technical Manager - Chilled Food Manufacturing Location: Cork City Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Overview A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Technical Manager to lead the technical, quality, and food safety agenda within a fast-paced chilled food manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for compliance, product integrity, customer technical engagement, and the continual improvement of chilled operations. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Lead the technical function across chilled, high-care, and high-risk areas. Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, BRCGS standards, and customer Codes of Practice. Develop, implement, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) with a chilled-product focus. Lead, mentor, and develop the technical and QA teams, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Food Safety & Quality Oversee HACCP, VACCP, TACCP, allergen management, traceability, microbiological controls, and chilled-chain integrity. Own and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, SOPs, and QAS standards. Conduct internal audits and ensure the site is fully prepared for BRCGS, customer, and regulatory audits. Monitor product quality from raw material intake through to finished chilled product dispatch. Chilled Operations Support Work closely with Production to ensure chilled-chain controls, temperature management, GMP, and hygiene standards are consistently achieved. Support NPD with first production trials, technical assessments of chilled products, and specification sign-off. Lead root cause investigations for non-conformances, customer complaints, and deviations from chilled operational standards. Act as the technical lead for customer visits, audits, and technical reviews. Build strong relationships with retail and foodservice customers, ensuring chilled product requirements are met. Oversee supplier approval, raw material risk assessment, and traceability for chilled ingredients. Drive improvements in chilled food safety, hygiene, quality systems, and audit performance. Implement CI initiatives to reduce waste, improve shelf life, and enhance process control. Deliver training to internal teams on food safety, chilled product handling, and QMS requirements. Required Experience 5 years’ experience in a technical or QA leadership role within food manufacturing Strong understanding of BRCGS Issue 9, HACCP (Level 4 preferred), GMP, and EU food legislation. Experience managing and improving QMS systems in chilled/high-care environments. Confident handling customer audits and external technical communication. Strong leadership and coaching skills with a hands-on approach. Experience with chilled seafood, fish processing, or chilled value-added manufacturing. Exposure to supermarket retailer technical systems. Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. What This Role Offers A strategic and hands-on leadership role within a growing chilled manufacturing site. Opportunity to develop technical standards and shape chilled category performance. Strong progression for candidates with ambition to step into a senior technical leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Protea Recruitment is seeking a Technical Manager for a chilled food manufacturing site in Cork City, Ireland. This role involves leading the technical and QA teams, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, and improving the Quality Management System. The ideal candidate has 5 years' experience, a degree in Food Science or related field, and a strong understanding of BRCGS standards and HACCP. The position offers strategic leadership opportunities and potential career progression within a growing company. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Monaghan, Ireland | Posted on 13/11/2025 Health and Safety Manager Job Role To lead develop and implement a robust Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management system across the processing facility. The postholder will ensure compliance with Irish legislation, industry standards, and company policies while promoting a strong safety culture in a high-volume FMCG production environment. Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Health and Safety Policy and site‑specific procedures in line with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, relevant Regulations, and Codes of Practice. Conduct and regularly review comprehensive risk assessments and safe systems of work across all areas, including high-risk processing, chemical use, cold storage, and cleaning operations. Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and timely corrective and preventive actions. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all incidents, near-misses, audits, inspections, and training. Ensure compliance with requirements from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and local authorities. Training and Development Develop and deliver site-wide health, safety, and environmental training, including inductions, manual handling, PPE use, machinery safety, fire safety, and chemical awareness. Provide guidance and coaching to supervisors and line managers to ensure effective safety leadership and accountability. Promote a positive safety culture through toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and regular communication. Auditing and Compliance Conduct regular safety and environmental audits and inspections throughout production, packaging, cold storage, engineering, and dispatch areas. Prepare for and coordinate external inspections and audits by the HSA, DAFM, customers, or certification bodies (e.g. BRCGS, ISO 45001). Monitor compliance with environmental standards, including waste management, effluent control, and energy efficiency. Contractor and Equipment Safety Manage contractor safety processes, including permits-to-work, method statements, and induction procedures. Ensure machinery and equipment comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, particularly in relation to mechanical guarding, ergonomics, and maintenance. Oversee statutory inspections and ensure all plant, equipment, and safety systems are properly maintained and documented. Reporting and Continuous Improvement Produce monthly HSE performance reports, KPIs, and updates for senior management review. Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance. Stay up to date with Irish legislation, HSA guidance, and best practices within the food processing and FMCG sectors. Person Specification Relevant Health and Safety Qualification, e.g. Level 7 Diploma, NISO Certificate, or equivalent recognised under Irish standards. Minimum 5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment (preferably meat, poultry, or fish processing). Strong knowledge of Irish health, safety, and environmental legislation. Proven experience in risk assessment, accident investigation, and audit management. Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills. Competent in Microsoft Office and HSE management systems. Membership of IOSH, NISO, or IIRSM (GradIOSH/CMIOSH desirable). Experience working with BRCGS, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 standards. First Aid Responder and Fire Marshal training. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Protea Recruitment is seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Technologist in County Cork, Ireland. In this hands-on role, you will manage product development from concept to launch, ensuring compliance with food safety standards and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Food Technology and have experience in NPD or R&D within food manufacturing. This position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum and opportunities for professional growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are a dynamic and growing food business focused on creating high-quality, innovative products for retail and commercial markets. Our team is passionate about delivering products that combine great taste, technical excellence, and consumer appeal. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our product development pipeline and make a real impact on our future product portfolio. The Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated New Product Development (NPD) Technologist to join our innovation team. This hands‑on role involves leading and supporting new product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring products are technically sound, commercially viable, and fully compliant with regulations. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams, including Technical, Production, Sales, and Marketing, to deliver high‑quality, value‑added products. Key Responsibilities Lead the End-to-End NPD Process: Manage product development projects from initial concept and recipe development to trials and successful product launch. Market & Consumer Insight: Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and trend monitoring to identify innovation opportunities. Recipe & Product Development: Develop and optimise product recipes, ensuring sensory, nutritional, cost, and shelf‑life requirements are met. Technical & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all products comply with food safety legislation, quality standards (e.g., HACCP, BRC), and internal specifications. Prepare and approve technical documentation. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to coordinate NPD projects, align objectives, and ensure smooth delivery. Supplier Management: Source ingredients and packaging, maintaining quality and cost‑effectiveness. Cost Management: Prepare product costings and ensure commercial targets are met. Project Management: Manage multiple NPD projects concurrently, delivering on time, within budget, and to high‑quality standards. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and costs. Stakeholder Engagement: Present NPD progress to internal stakeholders; organise taste panels and feedback sessions. Requirements – Skills & Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, or a related field. Proven experience in NPD, R&D, or a related technical role within food manufacturing. Strong understanding of food quality systems (e.g., BRC, HACCP, allergen control) and technical specifications (e.g., TTL, Igloo). Excellent project management and planning skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities. Strong research and analytical skills, including literature review, hypothesis development, investigation execution, and technical reporting. Outstanding attention to detail and a proactive, hands‑on approach. Knowledge of current food innovations and industry trends. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Knowledge of R&D tax credits or funding applications is desirable. Flexibility to travel and work extended hours if required. Benefits – What We Offer Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 per annum. Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative food business. Collaborative and supportive work environment where ideas are valued. Opportunities for professional growth and development. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Protea Recruitment is seeking a Supply Chain Co‑Ordinator to join their team in Tipperary, Ireland. This role involves managing stock movements, coordinating logistics, and ensuring the accuracy of sales orders. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in supply chain roles, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning multiple departments and third-party logistics partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Tipperary, Ireland | Posted on 12/02/2026 The Supply Chain Co‑Ordinator will report directly to the Operations Manager and join an expanding and motivated team. The Supply Chain Co‑Ordinator will play a central role in the operations department and will also interact with other departments in the company, including Planning, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, and Quality Control. Main Duties Sales order inputting onto internal software systems daily (majority of orders received via EDI). Ensuring all order information is accurate and correctly processed. Reviewing, confirming, and inputting all customer orders serviced from third‑party logistics locations. Co‑ordinating collection times for both domestic and export loads. Load optimisation to deliver optimum unit cost of distribution for the business. Managing stock movements in third‑party locations across Ireland and Great Britain. Liaising with customer distribution centres across Ireland and Great Britain. Day‑to‑day management of haulage and distribution partners. Completing Advance Shipping Notices (ASN) for customers and third‑party logistics locations. Arranging daily product intake times with raw material suppliers across multiple sites. Managing returnable packaging stock and movements with Irish and European supplier bases. Managing daily stock movements between sites and third‑party stock locations to ensure optimum distribution costs. Completing customs declarations, Traces Export Health Certificates, and IPAFFS declarations for each load going to Great Britain. Liaising with the Department of Agriculture to ensure Export Health Certificates are correct and signed off in a timely manner. Attending and presenting at daily internal planning and logistics meetings. Co‑ordinating inbound and outbound logistics, working closely with the dispatch team to ensure shipping is completed in a timely and efficient manner, including movement of trucks between sites. Answering customer queries and following up to ensure matters are resolved efficiently. Running daily reports, reconciling, summarising, and sharing with relevant departments. Addressing and resolving shipment and inventory issues. Requirements Previous industry experience with strong analytical ability would be advantageous. Strong IT proficiency, with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across departments and with external partners. Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment. Proven problem‑solving ability and strong attention to detail. Third‑level qualification is advantageous but not essential. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar supply chain, logistics, or operations support role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
