QA Manager

1 month ago

Cork, Ireland Kerry Full time

Requisition ID 51483
Position Type FT Fixed Term
Recruiter #LI-MU1
Posting Type LI

About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers. 

Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.

We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. 

About Charleville

The food ingredients products include skim milk powder for the infant and nutritional sector.

What will I be doing?

Ensuring Quality System Compliance to HACCP, applicable Global Standards, Regulatory Agencies and Accreditation Bodies Working closely with site management, drive a culture of continuous improvement across functions including, Operations, Engineering and Quality Perform Risk Assessments, develop and implement Quality Assurance Action Plans Maintain and improve product quality through managing Quality Systems, Quality Objectives and delivery of KPI’s Ensure in depth process knowledge of unit operations including Pasturization, Evaporation, Spray Drying and Packaging Lead team development through coaching and development initiatives. Management of internal & external Audit schedules. Site readiness and liaison with external agencies in the arrangement, conducting and follow-up of external audits Management of all Quality System elements- including: Quality Reviews, Management of Change, Documentation Control. Validation / Qualification, Quality Agreements, Deviations and Investigations, Specifications, Batch release, CAPA, Audits, Customer Complaints Oversee Food Safety, Hygiene and GMP standards on site Provide guidance & support for new and on-going projects throughout the site

What do I need in order to be successful?

Minimum of an Honors Science degree in Food, Pharmaceutical, Microbiology or equivalent related discipline. 3+ years Quality Management experience in a food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment. Experience in Spray-drying & Evaporation technologies is an advantage Experience in Validation (Facility, Equipment, Utilities, Process and Cleaning)

 
Key competencies:

Attention to detail coupled with strong problem-solving ability Team focus -strong people management and Interpersonal skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational and planning skills

What will I get in return?

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Health Care Cover. Matched pension scheme- matched ER &EE Min 2%, Max 10%. Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally. 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. 

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