Night QA Analyst: Food Quality & Compliance

Kerry Group; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Group is hiring a Quality Assurance Analyst in Melrose Park, IL for a night shift. The role focuses on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and ensuring GMP and sanitation standards are met.

You will inspect facilities, review quality data, and support the transition to a Total Quality Management System using SAP for lab analyses. The candidate should have 3–5 years of QA experience in manufacturing, strong decision making, and solid computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Quality decision making.
• Computer skills are required.
• Must be able to work nights.

Responsibilities

• Initiate internal and customer related incidents investigation via root cause analysis and engage relevant functions to develop corrective solutions.
• Monitor and enforce GMP and sanitation requirements.
• Inspect equipment and rooms for cleanliness and readiness; coordinate follow-up cleaning.
• Review quality data and operate checks (e.g., CCP, PC, QA, MO) and perform positive release.
• Contribute to transitioning to Total Quality Management and train on food safety programs.
• Use SAP for lab analysis and specification repository.
• Lead projects such as Quality Improvement Plan initiatives and customer requests.
• Participate in shift change meetings and Gemba audits; maintain QMS documents as needed.
• Develop measures to improve food safety and product quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Night shift

Computer literacy

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kerry Group is hiring a Quality Assurance Analyst in Melrose Park, IL for a night shift. The role focuses on incident investigations, root cause analysis, and ensuring GMP and sanitation standards are met.

You will inspect facilities, review quality data, and support the transition to a Total Quality Management System using SAP for lab analyses. The candidate should have 3–5 years of QA experience in manufacturing, strong decision making, and solid computer skills.