Job description

Quality & Environmental Manager

Kildare, Ireland | Manufacturing | Leadership Role

Build Better. Lead Change. Make an Impact.

This is not a "keep things ticking" quality role.

This is an opportunity to shape standards, drive sustainability, and influence how products are made in a modern construction materials manufacturing environment.

We're partnering with a Kildare-based manufacturing business at the forefront of construction products, seeking an experienced manufacturing professional who understands both quality and environmental performance at plant level and knows how to improve them.

The Opportunity

You'll take ownership of Quality & Environmental Management Systems across a complex manufacturing operation, ensuring:

Products consistently meet high performance and compliance standards
Environmental impact is actively reduced, not just managed
The site aligns with group sustainability and operational goals

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll influence production, people, and process.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and evolving Quality & Environmental systems across manufacturing operations
Driving ISO compliance (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and external audits
Championing continuous improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and operational initiatives
Ensuring full compliance with EPA licences and environmental regulations
Reducing product issues and improving customer satisfaction
Representing the site in group-level quality forums and benchmarking initiatives
Supporting energy efficiency and sustainability projects
Acting as a technical authority in quality and environmental matters

What We're Looking For

You are an experienced manufacturing professional, ideally from construction products or heavy industrial environments, with:

Strong background in both Quality AND Environmental management
Proven experience in manufacturing (cement, concrete, fibre cement, metals, or similar)
Deep understanding of ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001
Experience leading audits, compliance, and system improvements
A track record of driving measurable improvements in product quality or environmental performance
Confidence to challenge, influence, and lead change on-site

What Makes This Role Different

You'll have real ownership, not just responsibility
You'll operate in a business where quality and sustainability matter commercially
You'll be part of a site leadership team driving continuous improvement
You'll play a key role in shaping long-term environmental strategy

The Fit

This role suits someone who:

Enjoys being on the floor, not just behind a desk
Can balance technical detail with leadership influence
Wants to step into a role with visibility and impact