Job Description

Requisition ID 43740
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-CST1
Posting Type LI

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

To assist the Site QA Lead and to recommend objectives and strategies, which include short and long term plans in the implementation and coordination of the company policies on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). In view to maximize Quality Assurance and Objectives of assuring the safety and effectiveness of the Company\'s procedures, adhering to international standards at all times and to ensure that the Company\'s Standards are never compromised.

Work Location: Penang ( Butterworth)

Reporting to: Quality Assurance Manager

Key responsibilities

Target

• To support the Departmental team with a key focus on meeting the objective

• To design, implement, manage & execute

• To standardise and update all structures, work, training, procedures & records.
• Participates in the establishment and implementation of quality classifications, testing procedures and standards for finished goods and processes and recommends modifications or takes corrective action on processes or quality standards where warranted.
• Develops and implements programs to maintain the plant operation in compliance with regulatory agencies and customer expectations including facility structure (plant and grounds), and quality management systems.
• To maintain required documentation and update in system (SAP, Intelex, etc).
• To manage rework, explore different SKU rework together with R&D and ensure traceability in system.
• To work on product development together with R&D, production team and other relevant department.
• To work together with raw material team and R&D for any incoming raw materials quality issue which impacting the finished goods.
• To assist in handling customer complaints.

• To put in place auditing protocols to verify training is adequate and to highlight areas for improvement.
• To act as a facilitator for the education of all team members, to provide them the opportunity to continually improve the standards set.
• Effective performance and development plans developed through the company appraisal system
• To conduct GMP, quality system and GLP training to related staffs
• Provide necessary guidance / training and committed to company training.

• Minimium Diploma in Food Science or other science disciplines with related manufacturing experience
• Minimum 2 years working experience in food industry;
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of product line and manufacturing processes, general knowledge of food industry
• Familiar with HACCP, FSSC, GMP, process control procedures/manual and statistical process control (SPC)

• Good initiative and results oriented candidate is preferred
• A team player with high commitment and able to perform under pressure
• Accountable for the adherence to and conformance of established quality control procedures, policies and standards at the assigned plant location to ensure the highest quality product and materials necessary to meet customer expectations
• Should be comfortable working in a fast changing and growing global environment where accountability, quality, timeliness are key components
• Exemplary leadership qualities and able to make difficult decisions;
• A team player with high commitment and able to perform under pressure

Kerry Group