Quality Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Kerry; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Supervisor for the 2nd shift at our Fort Worth, TX site. You will lead a high‑performing Quality team, uphold HACCP and GMP standards, and drive corrective actions.

The role reports to the Food Safety & Quality Manager, requires a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or equivalent experience, and 3+ years in food safety/quality. We offer a pay range of $63,000–$103,450 annually, plus a performance‑based incentive, comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Minimum of 3 years in food safety or quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, GMPs, core food safety systems, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing Quality team, including training and performance support.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen programs and FDA/USDA regulations.
• Own and drive customer complaint investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Oversee inspection processes for raw materials and finished products.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

HACCP knowledge

GMP knowledge

Problem solving

Auditing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

Intelex

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

Job Title Food Safety & Quality Supervisor – 2nd Shift.

Location Fort Worth, TX.

Reports To Food Safety & Quality Manager.

Shift 2nd Shift (100 PM – 1000 PM, flexible as required) Weekend support as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Champion a “Safety First, Quality Always” culture, ensuring a strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across the site.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Quality team, including hiring, training, and ongoing performance support.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen programs, and FDA/USDA regulations, maintaining the highest industry and customer standards.
• Own and drive customer complaint investigations, ensuring timely, effective resolution and enhanced customer satisfaction.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis and lead CAPA implementation to prevent recurrence and strengthen processes.
• Oversee inspection processes for raw materials and finished products, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Support site success by contributing to additional responsibilities and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent hands‑on experience in the industry.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in food safety or quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, GMPs, and core food safety systems, with the ability to apply them in a production setting.
• Proven leadership experience, with strong coaching, team development, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience working with systems such as SAP, Intelex, or similar platforms is preferred.
• Additional certifications are highly valued, including PCQI registration, HACCP certification, and Seafood HACCP certification.
• Knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations and audit requirements, with the ability to ensure compliance and support successful audits.

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 August 31st, 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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).