Quality Lead

Requisition :60579
Position Type:FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:#LI-Onsite

Due to expansion and the intriduction of two new productions lines, we are now recruiting for a Quality Lead to join the team at our Coleraine manufacturing facility, which sits on the banks of the River Bann and has four plants located within it's grounds. We are seeking a highly motivated Quality Leader who is passionate about maintaining the highest possible food satefy and quality standards, team development and upholding a 'safety first, quality always' culture.

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.

Our Safety purpose:
At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

• Manage, coach and develop the team.
• Perform audits, including layered confirmation to ensure compliance too standards, working with relevant parties to support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Complete Customer standards Gap analysis
• Facilitate Continuous Improvement by continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing 8 Step Practical Problem Solving and other tools.
• Manage Quality Assurance through adherence to GMP to deliver agreed product specifications
• Facilitate the implementation of Quality Standards by ensuring the necessary training, coaching and support is made available to the Production Streams and other functional areas.
• Manage Factory Audits (Including Customer and 3rd Party)
• Manage the resolution and close out of issues / incidents which have been identified as part of the audit process, ensuring audit close-out with the Quality Systems Manager.
• Work with and support the Operations teams to complete investigations (microbial, customer complaints, etc.) using Intelex, ensuring non-conformances are closed out.
• Communicate with customers and suppliers as is necessary.
• Be available at weekends to cover customer complaints and respond within given customer requirements.
• Oversee Hygiene requirements of the factory to ensure Global standards are met.

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career paths and experiences. To be successful in this role we are looking for a experienced and positive leader with with the following skills, experience and qulaifications:

• Experience with in a Quality management role within the Food Industry
• Education - Degree level or equivalent in a Food related subject.
• Auditing qualification (internal or otherwise), proven experience of successful auditing.
• HACCP Level 3
• Knowledge of Customer portals and Systems, for example SAP and Intelex.
• Knowledge of CIP systems is desirable

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Health Care
• Matched pension scheme
• Perkbox:
  Access discounts on shopping, travel, and entertainment as well as wellbeing resources.
• Our Share:
  Opportunity to invest in the company through our employee share purchase programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme:
  Confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, and personal challenges, available 24/7 for you and your family.
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