Lab Technician

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.

About the role

Role Description, Skills, Experience and Qualifications required:

This position is responsible for laboratory operations regarding product testing, customer orders, and monitoring production quality. This person has developed skills in monitoring quality systems and customer related duties. Quality personnel are responsible for disposition of products; this includes approval of products, packaging material, labels, as well as the hold and release of inventory. The Quality technician is dedicated to the production of high quality, safe food in a manner that meets our customers exacting expectations, will enhance our reputation, keep our employees safe and protects the environment. The Quality technician plays a role in ensuring all products meet Food Safety and Food Quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities

Leads by example
•  Advocates and role models the adoption of 1 Kerry global ways of working
•  Acts in a way that is both trustworthy and trusting, champions the values of the organization and challenges unacceptable behaviors
•  Displays passion for 1 Kerry and seeks opportunities to maximize value from it
•  Shares knowledge and recognizes success
Vision & Strategic Thinking  
•  Creates and communicates a clear vision for the future of Kerry
•  Displays confidence, energizes and inspires others
•  Takes a stand for what is right
Leading and Managing Change  
•  Actively and visibly sponsors the need for change
•  Leads and implements positive change
•  Demonstrates an ability to identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives
•  Demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment
•  Embraces new ideas and approaches
Customer Engagement & Relationships  
•  Inspires confidence
•  Builds relationships with others at all levels
•  Positively & constructively engages customers to defend/ win business for Kerry
People & Self Development
•  Invests time in creating high performing teams
•  Sets context, coaches and mentors teams, empowers others to be successful
•  Fosters continuous development, builds self-awareness
•  Seeks feedback, is open to ideas of others
Matrix Management/ Business Connect  
•  Actively engages across the organization
•  Builds partnerships based on trust and integrity
•  Engages effectively across business, functional and geographic boundaries
•  Demonstrates an ability to lead virtual and cross-functional teams
•  Collaborates to maximize value from cross functional working
•  Aligns deliverables across a global matrix organization
 

Key responsibilities

Specific Skill Requirements
  Essential  Desirable
Education  High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and experience. Two to three years lab experience, knowledge of food manufacturing, some knowledge of quality assurance programs, and basic computer skills. College level coursework in chemistry or pertinent job-related experience is preferred.   Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Technical  
Analytical skills.
Continuous improvement understanding.
Thorough understanding of unit of operations.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.  
HACCP/food safety experience
Experience in food, chemical, or
Pharmaceutical industry
Behavioral Communication and interpersonal skills.
Team leadership and development.
Skills in motivating, coaching & influencing others.
Problem solving.

Qualifications and skills

The typical hiring range for this role is $20 to $21 per hour 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).