Quality Lead

Requisition ID: 53150
Position Type: FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement: 

About the role

We are currently recruiting Quality Lead, with experience in food manufacturing, to join the Team at our Coleraine site on a 12-month FTC.

Kerry Coleraine, which sits on the banks of the river Bann has a long history of producing high quality dairy products since the 1940s, today the site supplies a range of cheese slices to both the food service industry and to all major UK and Ireland supermarkets. Along with these traditional business avenues there is also a child’s yogurt plant and a newly commissioned appetiser plant which is a part of the continued innovation and development which Kerry is famous for.

This key position has ownership over compliance, auditing and quality for our dairy consumer foods site. With 3 direct reports, you will be based on site, driving and reporting on continuous improvement with our production team members.

This role is Monday to Friday, with 1 Sunday per month to carry out a hygiene audit.

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.

What will I be doing?

• Continuously improve standards set by facilitating and executing appropriate ‘KPS’ Methodologies, such as 8 Step Practical Problem Solving.
• Guide, train and support the Technical Team and Production teams to ensure Quality inspections are in place including and not exhaustive of Cleaning Pre-start etc
• Support the development of Site Quality Management System. Develop process quality documentation ensuring alignment with Kerry Group, Regulatory, Customer and 3rd Party Standards.
• Help facilitate and on occasions lead out the investigation and resolution of non conformances (including non-conformances relating to product, process, internal and external audits) - communicate issues and feedback to the Quality Function.
• Through analysis of Production Stream Performance Data, identify performance gaps, trends and improvement opportunities and communicate internally using visual management standards in the Production Stream and externally to site management team.
• Develop the Site HACCP Plan and Lead the HACCP.
• Primary focus on Quality/Technical - Identify and solve issues and customer complaints using Problem Solving Tools (3Cs, Fishbone, 8-Step) and maintain all relevant records pertaining to the incident and communicate issues to the relevant Manager on site and/or crisis management team.
• Facilitate in customer audits and visits to site.
• Manage Audit Corrective Action Response Facilitate the internal (including mock product recalls and FG traceability challenge) and external Quality Audit process with a primary focus on Process Controls, Product Quality, Food Safety Controls and GMP. Preparation of the formal audit response with relevant parties.
• Provide support and involvement in the RD&A/NPI processes on site to ensure the efficient and effective introduction of new products and materials onto site whilst maintaining all required safety and quality standards.

What experience and skills will I need?

• Education Diploma or higher in a Food Science related subject
• Fluency of English language
• Analytical skills with the ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data
• Experience of managing a team.
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems
• Knowledge of the BRC Global Food Standard and specific customer standards as they apply
• Understanding and ability to apply in live situations the principles and tools of lean manufacturing
• Ability to solve problems using 8 Step Practical Problem Solving.

Key Skills:

• Team facilitation/coaching
• Influencing skills
• Able to work cross functionally
• Able to meet deadlines
• Analytical skills
• Good relationship building

In Kerry we know that sometimes the perfect candidate doesn’t exist, and people can be put off applying for a role if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you are excited about working for us and have the majority of the skills or experience, then please do apply as you could be exactly what we are looking for.

Why should I apply?

In return we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.

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.