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 Rothschild, WI location is part of our Foundational Technologies and specializes in lactose ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry. Rothschild is part of the Greater Wausau Area and is known for year-round outdoor activities including biking, skiing, hunting, water sports, and hiking. It’s the last big city (with small town feel) before reaching the Northwoods of Wisconsin which boasts beautiful lakes, stunning landscapes, pine forests and peace and quiet.

What will you do?

Main Objectives
Responsible to oversee the site’s Quality Management System and drive improvement against Company, Regulatory, and Industry Quality standards and best practices.

 

Key Activities

• Lead site’s audit program, including customer and external audits.
• Owner of site’s Food Safety, Quality Management, and Intentional Adulteration Plans.
• Oversee site mock recalls and traceability exercises.
• Manage site Master Validation Plan.
• Develop, amend, and create site procedures or documentation, as necessary, to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, and customer expectations.
• Utilize Intelex to manage documentation updates and routine reviews as well as audit reporting.
• Ensure compliance to external accreditation including, but not limited to: Halal, Kosher, APHIS, ISO 9001, EXCiPACT.
• Manage, support, and develop a direct report: Quality Specialist.
• Work closely with cross-functional groups to drive understanding of and improve compliance to expectations.
• Deliver quality-based training and refreshers to site teams.
• Provide site-based technical guidance and support of company, regulatory, and industry quality expectations.
• Support requests for site technical data from Customer Service and Regulatory teams, including through Salesforce.
• Participate in inter-departmental team projects as assigned.
• Act in accordance with Kerry’s Core Values while keeping “Safety First, Quality Always, and People at the Heart of what we do.”
• Other duties as assigned.

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or related.
• 2+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical or food industry, within a manufacturing background.
• Proven knowledge working with ISO 9001 and EXCiPACT.
• CGMP – 21CFR 210 and 21CFR 211.
• Certifications in HACCP, PCQI and Intentional Adulteration are a nice to have.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 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).