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Form of workRequisition ID 49513
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.
Our Banks Crossing, GA location is part of our Taste division and creates a variety of stock broth, soups, and bases. We work in a fast paced and ever-changing environment, where we work hard but also enjoy taking part in the community thanks to Kerry's employee engagement program. If you're looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the place for you!
Main Objective
This role organizes and coordinates the activities of the Quality team, focused on the implementation of quality & food safety programs and standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Supervision of Quality/Lab Technicians. This includes scheduling, approving time records, periodic evaluation and performance documentation.
- Responsible for conducting departmental and job specific training.
- Conduct laboratory analyses and investigations, develop and apply new techniques.
- Maintain Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP's) including calibration. Order laboratory supplies.
- Create QC documents & labels, authorize finished product results and disposition accordingly. Hold/release products as needed.
- Manage document control, non-conformances, CAPA, audits and inspections.
- 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 specifications.
- In conjunction with the Quality Manager, update and support food safety programs and food safety systems: HACCP/Preventive Controls, sanitation, pest control, and environmental monitoring program. Maintain the quality systems for the plant.
- Perform and/or participate in internal audits while ensuring compliance to internal food safety and quality policies and applicable local regulations, develop corrective actions as needed.
- Support facility during inspections, customer and 3rd party audits, communications, commercialization's, and other interactions with regulatory agencies or customers.
- Provide technical support for resolution of food safety and quality problems with operations and key stakeholders.
- Participate in quality complaint investigations.
- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or science related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience in food industry with previous supervision experience.
- Must have good understanding of food pathogens, HACCP, SSOP's, GMP's, Foreign material prevention and control, USDA regulations, Pest Control, Food Allergens, Recall and Traceability and process control methods such as SPC, among others.
- Understanding of GFSI requirements preferred.
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.
