FMCG & Food Production

Recruitment for FMCG & Food Production Jobs in Ireland?

At Next Generation, we specialise in Food Production and FMCG recruitment, helping companies across Ireland’s food manufacturing, production, engineering, and distribution sectors secure the people they need to stay competitive.

As food supply chains evolve and consumer demand grows, companies face ongoing pressure to attract skilled professionals who can deliver on quality, compliance, innovation, and operational efficiency.

We Connect you with the Best Talent

Why Partner with us for FMCG and Food Production Recruitment?

​With nearly two decades of sector experience, we’ve built long-term partnerships with Irish food producers, multinationals, and high-growth FMCG businesses.

Our food & FMCG recruitment team brings:

• Specialist Industry Knowledge – Deep understanding of regulatory, technical, and operational challenges within the sector

• Access to In-Demand Talent – Our network includes active and passive candidates across food and FMCG roles

• Rigorous Pre-Screening – All candidates are assessed for technical capability, compliance, and cultural fit

• Proven Track Record – We’ve successfully placed professionals with brands like Kepak, Lily O’Brien’s, KDP, O’Brien Fine Foods, The Queally Group, and C&D Foods

• Flexible Hiring Solutions – From permanent and contract recruitment to executive search

Whether you're a business in search of a particular skillset within the FMCG and Food Industry or you are someone looking for a job, we can help you.

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Jobs in FMCG and Food Production

We recruit across all key functions within food manufacturing, processing, and FMCG operations:

• Quality & Technical

· QA/QC Specialists

· Food Safety & Compliance Managers

· Technical Managers & BRC Auditors

• NPD & R&D

· Food Scientists & Technologists

· Innovation Managers

· Product Development Leads

• Production & Operations

· Production Managers & Supervisors

· Operations Directors

· Site General Managers

• Supply Chain & Procurement

· Demand & Supply Planners

· Procurement & Category Managers

· Logistics & Distribution Coordinators

• Engineering & Maintenance

· Maintenance Technicians & Managers

· Automation & Controls Engineers

· CI & Lean Manufacturing Engineers

If you need to hire for any of these areas, we can help you find top candidates quickly and efficiently.

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Food Industry in Ireland – Why It’s a Career Destination

Ireland’s food and FMCG industry remains a key driver of the economy. With growing investment, exports, and sustainability goals, career prospects in this sector are strong.

• Global Growth – Demand for Irish food and drink products continues to rise

• Innovation & Automation – Investment in NPD, robotics, and smart manufacturing

• Secure Career Paths – High demand for qualified professionals in production, quality, and engineering

• Diverse Employers – From artisan producers to global multinationals

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Looking to Hire in FMCG and Food Production? Let’s Talk.

If you're struggling to find high-quality candidates in FMCG or Food Production, we’re here to help.

• Fill out our ‘Work With Us’ form or call us today to discuss your hiring needs.

• Want to stay ahead of industry trends? Read our latest Food & FMCG insights on our blog.

• Searching for a new job in Food & FMCG? View our latest job openings below.

We have a proven track record of helping candidates and companies connect with talent and job opportunities by offering competitive business services across contingent, interim, and executive search covering all Food Production & FMCG industry job functions.

For candidates interested in excellent careers in the FMCG and Food Production sector please explore the current roles that are listed below or Register Today and we can stay in touch about future opportunities.