Quality Assurance Leader

Requisition ID: 53193 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite 

About the role

Assurance Group Leader: - Lead, manage, motivate, and develop the Quality Assurance (QA) team, coaching encouraging people to achieve results which meet individual, departmental and business targets and objectives, and support the company values. Site Sanitation Lead: Lead develop and Guide the site as sanitation lead, fulfilling global standards as relevant to this. Technical Compliance -Review and action variances to all microbiological, analytical, quality assessment and customer complaint KPIs. To be achieved through Auditing and Coaching Teams on sites. Factory Standards - Liaise cross functionally to resolve operational technical problems and drive improvements in factory standards. Training - Liase & communicate with Operational Managers on company quality training standards to support Site. Visits/Audits - Prepare and organize the department and site for internal and external visitors, effectively promoting the department, building long term relationships and confidence. Lead site visits and audits where required. 

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.

Key responsibilities

• Assure product conformance to specifications and regulatory requirements by conducting systematic reviews of quality and production records.
• Batch Release, Micro results review Document Control, Internal SOP’s, Specifications, training, Internal and External audit support, Supplier interactions, CAPA and NCR management, production and process controls, Change Control, Validations, procedural review and creation.
• Achieve quality standards and adherence to GMP through management of the Quality Compliance Auditing team and process to deliver agreed product specifications as defined in quality standards and policies.
• Ensure that the internal Quality audits are carried out to verify compliance against defined standards and codes of practice.
• Accountable for managing the resolution and close out of issues, incidents which have been identified as part of the audit process.
• Managing, mentoring, and training staff in our quality system procedures and the general regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications and skills

• Experiences in a regulated Food or Pharmaceutical environment will be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of GMP, Hygiene controls and Environmental Monitoring. Validation and HACCP principals.
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving / questioning nature
• Technical aptitude 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Dedicated to driving improvement and raising standards
• Team player.
• Previous SAP experience an advantage

What do you 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.

Recruiter: #LI-MU1 Posting Type: LI 

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.