Quality Analyst

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.

3rd shift – 9:00pm to 5:30am Sunday through Thursday.

• Evaluate existing methods of record‑keeping and develop methods and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Investigate and determine the root cause of low yields and implement corrective actions to improve yields.
• Recommend process adjustments to improve product manufacturing efficiency, flow, and accurate production reporting while utilizing raw materials effectively.
• Prepare training materials and train key production employees and supervisors on new work‑recording procedures and manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to help develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant, including organizational development, training, direction, and motivation, as well as document‑control activities.
• Develop and maintain procedures that assure product and service quality, including ingredient and packaging control, product testing and clearance, product disposition system and rework control, weight control, manufacturing procedures, aged inventory policy, and may include systems and sanitation audits.
• Communicate and enforce Kerry standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with technical support and direction to the plant to address process improvements and customer‑compliant corrective actions.
• Assist with the investigation and introduce opportunities for new technology and efficiencies in the Quality function.
• Assist the Quality Manager with the authorization of materials release.
• Lead and assist in conducting mock recalls.
• Determine rework issues/plans.
• Assist the Quality Manager in setting up Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
• Prepare key performance indicator (KPI) reports each period.
• Issue, update, and train on plant‑specific work instructions, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to work with specific computer software and hardware.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and functionality.

The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $75,000 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.

Kerry offers a competitive benefit 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.

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.