Quality Leader – Food Safety & Compliance (SQF/PCQI)

Kerry; Owen (WI); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, seeks a Quality Leader in Wisconsin to drive food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance at the site level. You’ll implement HACCP and GMP programs, lead audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to uphold Kerry global standards.

The role emphasizes PCQI/SQF-oriented practices, continuous improvement, staff development, and proactive problem solving to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of quality management experience in manufacturing.
• SQF, HACCP & PCQI certifications are desirable.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee food safety compliance and ensure GMP, HACCP, and prerequisite programs are effective.
• Support quality systems including QC/QA and audits, aligning with Kerry standards and FDA/CFIA expectations.
• Lead regulatory inspections support and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage the quality department, develop staff, and ensure accountability.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or related

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kerry, the world’s leading taste and nutrition company, seeks a Quality Leader in Wisconsin to drive food safety, quality systems, and regulatory compliance at the site level. You’ll implement HACCP and GMP programs, lead audits, and partner with cross-functional teams to uphold Kerry global standards.

The role emphasizes PCQI/SQF-oriented practices, continuous improvement, staff development, and proactive problem solving to protect product integrity and customer satisfaction.