Quality Lead

Kerry; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Coleraine seeks a dedicated Quality Lead. The successful candidate will manage and coach a team to ensure adherence to the highest food safety and quality standards. This role involves performing audits, facilitating continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all quality standards are effectively implemented. Candidates should possess strong experience in quality management within the Food Industry, along with a relevant degree and auditing qualifications.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Health Care

Matched pension scheme

Access discounts through Perkbox

Opportunity to invest through OurShare

Employee Assistance Programme

Inclusive support through Platform55

Qualifications

• Experience within a Quality management role within the Food Industry.
• Auditing qualification (internal or otherwise), proven experience of successful auditing.
• Knowledge of CIP systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach and develop the team.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance to standards.
• Complete Customer standards Gap analysis.
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement using 8 Step Practical Problem Solving.
• Manage Quality Assurance through adherence to GMP.
• Facilitate implementation of Quality Standards.

Skills

Quality management

Team development

Root cause analysis

HACCP Level 3

Auditing

Education

Degree in a Food related subject

Tools

SAP

Intelex

Job description

Requisition ID:60579
Position Type:FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:#LI-Onsite

About the role

Due to expansion and the intriduction of two new productions lines, we are now recruiting for a Quality Lead to join the team at our Coleraine manufacturing facility, which sits on the banks of the River Bann and has four plants located within it's grounds. We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Leader who is passionate about maintaining the highest possible food satefy and quality standards, team development and upholding a 'safety first, quality always' culture.

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Manage, coach and develop the team.
• Perform audits, including layered confirmation to ensure compliance too standards, working with relevant parties to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete Customer standards Gap analysis
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement by continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing 8 Step Practical Problem Solving and other tools.
• Manage Quality Assurance through adherence to GMP to deliver agreed product specifications
• Facilitate the implementation of Quality Standards by ensuring the necessary training, coaching and support is made available to the Production Streams and other functional areas.
• Manage Factory Audits (Including Customer and 3rd Party)
• Manage the resolution and close out of issues / incidents which have been identified as part of the audit process, ensuring audit close-out with the Quality Systems Manager.
• Work with and support the Operations teams to complete investigations (microbial, customer complaints, etc.) using Intelex, ensuring non-conformances are closed out.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as is necessary.
• Be available at weekends to cover customer complaints and respond within given customer requirements.
• Oversee Hygiene requirements of the factory to ensure Global standards are met.

What you can bring to the role

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career paths and experiences. To be successful in this role we are looking for a experienced and positive leader with with the following skills, experience and qulaifications:

• Experience within a Quality management role within the Food Industry
• Education - Degree level or equivalent in a Food related subject.
• Auditing qualification (internal or otherwise), proven experience of successful auditing.
• HACCP Level 3
• Knowledge of Customer portals and Systems, for example SAP and Intelex.
• Knowledge of CIP systems is desirable

What we offer

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care
• Matched pension scheme
• Perkbox: Access discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment as well as wellbeing resources.
• OurShare: Opportunity to invest in the company through our employee share purchase programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, and personal challenges, available 24/7 for you and your family.
• Platform55: Inclusive support for life’s key moments, offering expert guidance across parenting, caregiving, and personal development.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

Recruiter:#LI-JP2
Posting Type:LI

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.