Quality Systems Lead

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.

Where will you work?

Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Meat division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you’re looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! 

What will you do?

• Support the plant Food Safety & Quality System to produce safe quality food, acting as SQF Practitioner or equivalent GFSI manager (BRC, FSSC 22000).
• In conjunction with the Quality Manager, update and support food safety programs and food safety systems: HACCP, sanitation, and environmental monitoring program. Maintain the quality systems for the plant.
• Ensure work instructions, SSOPs, procedures and other pertinent documentation is up to date.
• Perform and/or participate in internal audits while ensuring compliance to internal quality policies and applicable local regulations through the audits.
• Support facility during inspections, customer audits, communications, commercialization’s, and other interactions with regulatory agencies or customers.
• Responsible for conducting departmental and job specific training.
• Conduct laboratory analyses and investigations, develop and apply new techniques.
• Utilize SAP for tracking and trending.
• Notify key stakeholders of identified issues and ensure proper communication.
• Provide technical support for resolution of quality problems with operations.
• Maintain and update product specifications including customer specifications and raw material specifications to reflect any changes or product use requirements.
• Ensure finished product and raw materials are tested per Kerry specification.
• Development and adherence to Quality SOP’s.
• Prepare test schedules and procedures, solutions, and reagents for use by laboratory personnel in conducting tests.
• Maintain Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP’s) including calibration.
• Recommend revisions plant work instructions as needed.
• Participate in quality complaint investigations.
• Verify corrective action completion and continued conformance.

What will you need to be successful?

• B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or similar.
• 3+ years overall experience in the Food Industry (in a manufacturing setting) with at least 2 years managing / leading people.
• Proficiency in computer skills (Microsoft Office) and ERP's (SAP and Intelex desirable).
• Being able to work cross functionally with other teams and great communication skills.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $73,758 to $108,755 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).