Job Description

Requisition ID: 53998
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:About KerryKerry 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 roleThe QA Process Executive oversees new product development, PIP projects, product troubleshooting, data analysis, and Third-Party Manufacturer management, ensuring quality standards and successful commercialization.Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with R&D on product trials, PIP projects, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Participate in pre-run and post-run activities until SKU commercialization.
• Manage documentation for product commercialization, including spec reviews, MI reviews, and log sheet creation.
• Attend trials across all production lines, including during off-hours and public holidays.
• Conduct batch verifications prior to NPI runs.
• Prepare lab blends and perform testing for raw materials related to NPI and product troubleshooting.
• Handle special projects involving trend analysis and investigations, such as product troubleshooting and FM issues.
• Troubleshoot lab equipment and coordinate with vendors on issues and routine maintenance.
• Continuously improve QA testing methods through learning and alignment.
• Coordinate product shelf-life studies in accordance with new FSSC requirements.
• Manage projects at co-packers, liaising with vendors on improvement plans to ensure compliance with Kerry Global Standards.
• Support troubleshooting activities and oversee product release from co-packers, maintaining required documentation.

Qualifications and skills

• 2-3 years of experience in Food Safety within an Operations Quality role.
• Knowledge of prerequisite programs, HACCP, hazard analysis, and risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
• A degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.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 \xe2\x80\x9cstarter kit,\xe2\x80\x9d 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.Recruiter: #LI-JT1
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