Job Description

Requisition ID: 58612
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement:About the roleWe have a great opportunity for a Quality Specialist to join us, at our site in Coleraine.This is a broad role, working with the quality team along with the wider supply chain, production and lab teams on site. It would suit someone with previous quality experience, looking for an opportunity to develop their career further.This is a Monday - Friday role, with some occasional requirement to work outside these hours.About Kerry Dairy IrelandKerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.With over 50 years' experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.Our dairy comes from some of the world's richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately xe2x82xac1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.What you'll be doing

• Ensure all production is being carried out in line with Quality Control, HACCP requirements, operating procedures including visual inspections, audits, QC line checks as required.
• Take product samples as required for QC testing, organoleptic analysis, external microbiological and chemical analysis, shelf-life retention.
• Take environmental swabs and air plates.
• Inspect all raw material entering the site to ensure they meet specification.
• Audit production documentation to ensure correct completion and highlight any anomalies.
• Manage non-conforming materials to ensure appropriate action is taken depending on the corrective action decision.
• Monitor shelf life.
• Conduct organoleptic analysis on all products to maintain consistency.
• Review supplier approval.
• Complete customer technical documentation when required.
• Ensure BRC Quality Standards, Good Manufacturing Policies, KMS standards and procedures are followed and documented where required.

What you can bring to the role

• A relevant qualification in Science, Food Science, Biochemistry or equivalent
• HACCP Training
• Food manufacturing experience
• Attention to detail coupled with strong problem solving ability
• Team focus -strong Interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools
• A demonstrated numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced environment with changing requirements
• Internal auditing experience would be beneficial
• Experience of working with retailers would be beneficial

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 xe2x80x9cstarter kit,xe2x80x9d 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-SD2
Posting Type: LIPlease note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers.

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