Candidates

Technical Manager

Monaghan FMCG & Food Production

Ref: JOB-14181_1752494600

Job Title: Technical Manager (12-Month Contract - Maternity Cover) Location: Monaghan (commutable from Cavan, Meath, Louth, and Monaghan) Industry: Food Manufacturing Overview: Our client, a rapidly expanding food manufacturer, is recruiting a Technical Manager for a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a key site-based role with the potential to be made permanent due to ongoing growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage site technical functions, ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained Prepare for and lead BRC and customer audits Manage and develop a small on-site technical team Oversee compliance with legal, regulatory and customer requirements Work closely with production and NPD to support continuous improvement and site development Requirements: Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment, ideally with ready-to-eat products Strong knowledge of BRC standards and experience leading audits Excellent attention to detail with a hands-on, pragmatic approach Experience managing or mentoring team members Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with customers and internal stakeholders What's on Offer: 12-month contract with potential for extension or permanency Opportunity to join a growing business in a key leadership role Competitive salary and benefits Ideal for a technically strong individual looking to join a fast-moving business at a time of growth.

Recruitment Consultant

Dublin Careers at Next Generation

Ref: JOB-14180_1752492862

Mid/Senior Engineering Recruitment Consultant Location: Hybrid/Dublin Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Base + Commission (DOE) Sector: Construction | Energy | Renewables About Us We're a specialist recruitment agency with a strong presence in the life sciences and engineering markets. Our Engineering desk is experiencing steady growth-particularly in the construction, energy, and renewables sectors. We're now looking for a driven recruiter with a solid agency background and the ambition to build and eventually lead this desk. The Opportunity This is a genuine opportunity to step into a warm, high-potential market with active leads and a supportive structure. You'll work closely with senior leadership, with a clear path to a team lead or management role within your first year. What You'll Be Doing Own and grow a 360 Engineering desk focused on contingency recruitment Source and place candidates across mechanical, electrical, civil, and project engineering roles Build strong relationships with new and existing clients across the construction, energy, and renewables sectors Work closely with leadership to shape the desk and explore retained/project-based recruitment options Take ownership of your own pipeline and work autonomously with support as needed What We're Looking For 3+ years' experience in agency recruitment, ideally within engineering or technical sectors Proven experience in contingency recruitment and client development A strong network within the Irish construction/engineering market is a bonus Self-motivated, commercially minded, and ambitious-keen to step into a leadership role Comfortable managing your own time and performance, with a collaborative mindset Why Join Us? Structured support to help you succeed-from admin and marketing to systems and training Genuine autonomy with leadership opportunity for the right person Active warm leads and a defined growth market Work with a values-led MD who understands the realities of recruitment and empowers consultants to shape their own success The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Maura O'Hea at Next Generation Recruitment Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical and Operation (permanent, contract and temporary) positions. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent.Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Procurement Administrator

County Meath FMCG & Food Production

Ref: JOB-14178_1752232923

Now Hiring: Procurement Administrator | Full-Time | Office-Based | Commutable from Meath / West Dublin / North Kildare Are you a recent business, finance, or procurement graduate ready to launch your career in a thriving and supportive environment? This could be your next big step. I'm working exclusively with a well-established Irish-owned business seeking a Procurement Administrator to join their growing team. This office-based position offers a brilliant opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full procurement cycle in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting. What You'll Be Doing: Supporting the Procurement Manager with end-to-end administrative tasks Creating and tracking purchase orders and documentation Maintaining accurate supplier records and contracts Coordinating product trials with customers and service providers Helping identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements Communicating with internal teams and external suppliers What We're Looking For: A degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Finance (Level 7/8) Strong admin and organisational skills Comfortable with Excel, Word, Outlook A team player with great communication skills and attention to detail Someone flexible, proactive, and eager to learn Why Apply? Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm Supportive, inclusive culture with regular team events (summer BBQs, Christmas parties, open-door policy) Free on-site parking and Employee Assistance Programme Location: This role is fully on-site and best suited to candidates based in Meath, West Dublin, North Kildare, or surrounding areas with access to a car. The Next Step for You If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply here with an up-to-date CV or reach out directly to Jessica at Next Generation Recruitment. Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Operation positions (permanent, contract, and temporary). All applications are handled in strict confidence. We never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. For more information, please review our Data Protection Policy on our website.

NPD Project Coordinator

Cork FMCG & Food Production

Ref: JOB-14177_1752076964

NPD Project Coordinator - Munster (On-Site) Do you enjoy identifying product opportunities, bringing new ideas to life, and driving innovation that truly reflects what consumers want? We're hiring an NPD Project Coordinator to support the growth of an exciting product category within a leading Irish food business in Munster. This is a varied and dynamic role ideal for someone who thrives on being close to the customer, trend-aware, and ready to bring creative ideas to market quickly. What You'll Be Doing: Conducting store visits and engaging with frontline teams to identify gaps and gather insights Analysing market offerings and supporting concept development through benchmarking and testing Creating and managing a portfolio of product options for retail partners Coordinating development from brief through to launch with cross-functional collaboration Supporting a Specification Technologist while reporting into the wider NPD function Who We're Looking For: 6+ years in NPD, food development, or related roles (chef/culinary backgrounds welcome) Background in food science, agriculture, or butchery/culinary highly desirable Strong awareness of consumer trends, allergens, and product formulation Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment What's On Offer: The chance to lead exciting new product projects across a variety of categories Work with established retail customers and contribute to real commercial growth Be part of a collaborative and growing team focused on innovation and adaptability The Next Step for You Should this position be of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Jessica from Next Generation Recruitment or call us on the main line at 016629120. Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Operation positions (permanent, contract, and temporary). All applications are handled in strict confidence. We never share your data outside of our organization without your prior written consent. For more information, please review our Data Protection Policy on our website.

NPD Lead

Cork FMCG & Food Production

Ref: JOB-14176_1752076845

NPD Lead - Munster (On-Site) Are you passionate about developing high-quality, consumer-focused products from concept to launch? We're hiring an NPD Lead to join a fast-paced, innovative food business based in Munster. In this hands-on product development role, you'll take ownership of innovation projects within a high-output retail category. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and major retail customers to deliver products that align with market trends, pricing demands, and seasonal cycles. What You'll Be Doing: Leading the full NPD process from initial brief through to product launch Working cross-functionally with technical, operations, commercial, and procurement teams Building and maintaining strong customer relationships Identifying opportunities for improvement and range expansion using market insight and commercial input Supporting a dynamic production site with a structured but fast-moving approach Who We're Looking For: 6+ years of experience in NPD, product development, or a similar hands-on innovation role Background in food science, agri-food, or butchery/culinary highly desirable Strong understanding of FMCG, retail expectations, and consumer trends Practical experience managing projects from concept to launch Excellent communication and organisational skills with a commercial mindset Ability to thrive in a collaborative, agile environment What's On Offer: The opportunity to take full ownership of exciting NPD projects with major retailers A supportive and evolving structure with scope to grow your function Work with a business that is scaling innovation and adapting to changing market demands The Next Step for You Should this position be of interest, please apply with an up-to-date CV to Jessica from Next Generation Recruitment or call us on the main line at 016629120. Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical, and Operation positions (permanent, contract, and temporary). All applications are handled in strict confidence. We never share your data outside of our organization without your prior written consent. For more information, please review our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Process Engineering Manager

Kilkenny FMCG & Food Production

Ref: JOB-14172_1751996120

Process Engineering Manager Location: South Leinster Sector: Beverage / Pharmaceutical / Ingredients / Chemical Manufacturing Employment Type: Permanent A leading manufacturing facility in South Leinster is seeking to appoint a Process Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact portfolio of projects across process improvement, capital investment, R&D, and manufacturing support. This is a senior engineering role with significant scope, driving operational excellence across a complex, large-volume production site. About the Role: This is a cross-functional leadership role where you'll act as the site's process engineering subject matter expert. You'll be instrumental in advancing key manufacturing and strategic objectives through project delivery, process development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver multi-million-euro capital and process improvement projects across production, R&D, scale-up, and utility systems. Manage cross-functional project teams and external contractors/consultants through full project life cycle-from scope and tendering to commissioning and close-out. Support and lead process development and technology transfer projects to enhance quality, productivity, and efficiency. Provide ongoing technical and operational support across production and technical teams. Develop and justify capital investment plans, supporting business growth, sustainability, and innovation. Ideal Candidate: Degree-qualified in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 10 years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment-ideally in beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical or ingredients production. Proven track record in delivering capital and process improvement projects involving cross-functional teams and significant spend. Experience with process safety regulations and automation/instrumentation systems (PLC, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.). Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. This is a critical role within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation offering long-term career development and meaningful impact across product innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546 Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical and Operation (permanent, contract and temporary) positions. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Procurement Project Manager

Dublin Supply Chain and Logistics

Ref: JOB-14175_1751995957

Procurement Project Manager - Construction Location: Ireland (preferred) / Remote options considered within Europe Travel: Required across Western & Central Europe Sector: Construction - Data Centres, Industrial, Warehousing Type: Permanent An expanding European construction business is seeking to appoint a Procurement Project Manager to support its growing portfolio of regional projects across the continent. With a focus on large-scale developments such as data centres, logistics hubs, and distribution centres, this role offers the opportunity to join a high-performing procurement function at a critical phase of growth. Key Responsibilities: Manage procurement activities across multiple large-scale construction projects. Lead the pre- and post-contract award process, including tendering, evaluation, and appointment of Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) contractors and suppliers. Work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure robust and compliant procurement delivery. Provide on-site support where required, ensuring procurement strategy aligns with project execution. Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across engineering, project management, and site-based teams. Ideal Candidate Profile: Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering. 5-7 years' experience in construction, with at least 3 years of on-site project exposure. Demonstrated experience managing CSA procurement packages in large-scale builds (e.g. data centres, warehouses). Strong knowledge of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, from tendering through to contract execution. Ability to travel frequently to projects across Western and Central Europe. Fluent English; a second European language such as German, Portuguese or Spanish is advantageous. Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively. Confident stakeholder manager, with a solutions-focused and commercially aware approach. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong pipeline of high-value, technically complex projects across Europe. You'll be joining a supportive team environment with long-term career growth opportunities. The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546 Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical and Operation (permanent, contract and temporary) positions. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.

Associate Director External Manufacturing

Dublin Life Sciences

Ref: JOB-14170_1751540500

Job Advert: Associate Director, External Manufacturing Location: Dublin Remote/Hybrid based in Ireland About the Role We're seeking an experienced and driven Associate Director, External Manufacturing to provide technical leadership across a global external manufacturing network. This position plays a key role in supporting new product introductions, technology transfers, and the ongoing optimisation of drug product and packaging operations. Key Responsibilities Lead technical oversight of external drug product and packaging processes. Support CMO selection, onboarding, and tech transfer activities. Oversee packaging qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ/PPQ) and implementation of new technologies. Contribute to packaging development, validation and risk management initiatives. Ensure compliance with GMP and global regulatory requirements. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance operational efficiency. Support regulatory submissions and lead or contribute to investigations and CAPA management. Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related scientific discipline. Extensive experience in pharmaceutical drug product and packaging operations, including oral solid dosage, vial and syringe filling. Deep knowledge of GMP regulations and packaging development for commercial products. Proven track record in technical leadership, CMO management, and process improvement. Strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving capabilities. The Next Step for you: Should this position be of interest to you please forward your CV to Sarah Mac Mullan from Next Generation Recruitment or alternatively call on the main line on 00 353 1 6498546 Next Generation are specialists in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Technical and Operation (permanent, contract and temporary) positions. Applications are in strict confidence. Next Generation will never share your data outside of our organisation without your prior written consent. Please read our Data Protection Policy on our website.