Quality Supervisor

Kerry; Owen (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Employee share plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry's Owen facility is seeking a Quality Leader to drive investigations, ensure GMP compliance, and maintain food safety programs.

You will lead audits, analyze data, collaborate across functions, and uphold QMS/FSMS standards while delivering continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
• 3+ years of quality experience in a production environment (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, good communication, and time management.
• HACCP and SQF certifications are a plus but not required.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problems and develop corrective actions.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Initiate internal and customer related incidents investigations via root cause analysis.
• Engage all relevant functions in the investigation, analyses and resolves problems to develop corrective solutions.
• Monitor and enforce GMP and sanitation requirements.
• Inspects equipment and rooms for cleanliness and readiness for production.
• Review and assist in compiling quality and statistical data (CCP, QA checks) and perform positive release.
• Lead activities to transition to a Total Quality Management System and food safety programs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for on-site initiatives and programs.
• Understand and ensure adherence to QMS and FSMS standards (ISO, GFSI) for all activities.
• Lead audit preparedness and serve as the primary site quality leader during audits.

Job description

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.

About the role

At our Owen, WI facility we products that delight our customers. We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you.

Key responsibilities

• Initiate internal and customer related incidents investigation (Foreign material, rejects, holds, etc.) via a formal root cause analysis; engage all relevant functions in the investigation, analyses and resolves problems to develop corrective solutions, and assists employees in solving problems.
• Monitor and enforce company and government regulations pertaining to Good Manufacturing Practices and sanitation requirements.
• Inspects equipment and rooms to ensure they are clean/sanitized and ready for production. Follow through with responsible parties in the event additional cleaning is needed.
• Review and assist in compiling quality and statistical data like CCP, PC, QA and Operational checks, and perform positive release.
• Perform activities to transition to a Total Quality Management System (i.e. conduct projects that enable in line monitoring and training to food safety programs).
• Collaborate cross-functionally for on-site initiatives and programs.
• Change Management / Change Control.
• Understand the requirements of and ensure adherence facility to Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) certification standards (e.g., ISO, GFSI, etc.) for all activities including (Food Safety Plan, Food Defense Plan, Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment, Food Quality Plans, and Intentional Adulteration Plans).
• Lead audit preparedness activities and serve as the primary site quality leader during internal, customer, regulatory, and certification audits, ensuring readiness, clear communication, timely support, and effective follow-up on audit findings.

Qualifications and skills

• The successful candidate must have at minimum a College diploma or BS degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or any other related field of study, or equivalent experience in the field.
• 3+ years of relevant quality experience in a production environment (food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, good communication, and time management skills.
• HACCP and SQF certifications are a plus but not required.
• Must be able to troubleshoot problem(s) to develop corrective solutions.
• Must be computer literate (Microsoft office).

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $103,450 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on November 18th, 2026.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).