Quality Leadership Development Program

At Kerry we’re obsessed with food and with an ambition to provide 2 billion people access to more sustainable nutrition, this isn’t a ‘typical’ program. But then, you’re not a typical student. If you’re looking for responsibility and exposure to meaningful projects around the world and if you have an open and flexible approach, then a career at Kerry could be right for you.

The world wants more nutritious, tastier, sustainably produced food.

The food industry is ever-growing, and we pride ourselves in helping customers make better food, in a better way for a better future. Kerry is a global company with several manufacturing facilities across North America. The Kerry Leadership Development Program is a 24-month rotational program, which will begin on July 12, 2027.

As part of our two-year Early Career Program, participants will complete two rotations at two different Early Career Center of Excellence locations, providing exposure to diverse manufacturing environments, technologies, products, and leadership teams across Kerry's network.

Potential rotation locations include Clark, NJ;
Rome, GA;
Manitowoc, WI;
Jackson, WI;
Sturtevant, WI;
Rochester, MN; and Rothschild, WI.

To support participants throughout the program, relocation assistance is provided for rotational assignments that require a move, helping ensure a smooth transition between locations and experiences. This unique rotational structure is designed to broaden business knowledge, expand professional networks, and accelerate career development through hands‑on experience in multiple manufacturing settings.

Kerry is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. Kerry is committed to producing safe, high-quality food products that consistently satisfy customer needs while complying with all applicable regulatory requirements. Kerry is committed to conducting all aspects of its business in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner. The Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) function enable and support the delivery of these commitments.

This role will be in one of our Wisconsin or Illinois plants. You will spend your first year in one location then relocate to a second location.

• This plant level role will focus on ensuring that plant production processes deliver optimal quality food products for customers.

• Maintain and continuously improve the site’s Quality Management System (QMS) to support regulatory, customer, and certification compliance.

• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits while helping maintain audit readiness and compliance standards.

• Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify risks, improve process performance, and support data‑driven decision making.

• Support product, raw material, and packaging specification, including change control and documentation updates.

• Assist in the oversight of quality control measures, conducting audits, and ensure compliance with food safety standards (like HACCP and GMP).

• Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and quality issues to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.

• Actively live the Kerry values of Courage, Ownership, Inclusiveness, Open‑mindedness, & Enterprising Spirit.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree from a four‑year accredited college or university, in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Engineering related field, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 - May 2027

• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to communicate effectively to all levels of an organization

• Strong interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build and maintain relationships and communicate…