Quality Analyst

Requisition ID 50937
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Quality
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Posting Type DNI
Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000+ colleagues across the globe and 15,000+ Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.
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?

• Work with the Quality Manager to develop and maintain procedures which assure product and service quality including ingredient and packaging control, product testing and clearance, product disposition system and rework control, HACCP, weight control and manufacturing procedures.
• HACCP certification along with annual and continual HACCP reviews.
• Maintain the SQF system, Food Safety Programs, and Food Quality Programs.
• Assist Quality Manager with third party audits.
• Lead and assist in conducting mock recalls.
• Assist with the investigation and introduce opportunities for new technology and efficiencies in the Quality function.
• Communicate and enforce Kerry standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with the technical support and direction to the plant to address process improvements and customer complaint corrective actions.
• Lead and assist plant self-inspection team and plant safety inspections.
• Assist Quality Manager in setting up Quality Improvement Plans (QIP).
• Prepare of key performance indicator (KPI) reports each period.
• Issuing, updating and training on plant specific work instructions, policies and procedures.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to help develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant. This involves organizational development, training, direction and motivation.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and functionality.

What will you need to be succesful?

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or science related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing setting within the food industry.
• Software skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), any ERP such as SAP is a nice to have.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .
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.