Quality Systems Lead

4 days ago


Hartlepool, Hartlepool, United Kingdom Kerry Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Systems Lead to join our team at Kerry's Hartlepool manufacturing site. As a key member of our quality team, you will be responsible for overseeing our Quality Management System to ensure full compliance with the Kerry Manufacturing Standard (KMS), Site Food Security and Food Safety Programs, Group Regulatory policies, Product specifications, and all other Customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding and high level of awareness of food quality policies, procedures, and systems. You will provide technical systems support to the Quality and Production teams to ensure there is a standardised approach to all QMS activities on site.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain site Quality Management System (QMS) framework procedures, ensuring agreed updates and amendments are implemented, controlled in the Intelex system, and audited at the required frequency.
  • Develop and standardize site HACCP plans and associated documentation in line with Kerry Global HACCP Standard, ensuring all schedules regarding HACCP review meetings, validation, training, and auditing are completed in full.
  • Manage all external audits with a primary focus on Quality Management Systems, responsible for audit corrective action responses, including closure and reporting of Non-Compliance Corrective Actions.
  • Build sustainable relationships with centralized functions to ensure the smooth introduction of new processes, Ways of Working, and materials to site, e.g., Food Safety Team and Raw Materials.
  • Ensure an Approved Supplier Programme is in place and that Central Group functions are fully supporting the site by maintaining all database information relating to all raw material and packaging specifications.
  • Ensure Customer Technical Management Systems are updated and maintained as required, and all central technical requests are responded to in a timely manner via the SFCD system.
  • Set up and maintain a raw material testing schedule in SAP.
  • Responsible for Customer Complaint handling, responses, reporting, and trending.
  • Responsible for ensuring there are robust Quality induction at onboarding and Quality refresher training programmes in place.
  • Continuously improve standards by facilitating and executing practical problem-solving activity, root cause analysis, and other appropriate methodologies within the Quality function.
Requirements
  • Experienced and proficient quality professional with a good eye for detail and an understanding of Food Safety, Quality Management Systems, and BRC Global Food Standard.
  • Degree or equivalent in Food science/technology-related subject.
  • Proficient written, numerical, and verbal skills, fluency of English.
  • Numerical ability to record, interpret, and analyze key processing data.
  • SAP experience is beneficial but not essential, as training is provided.
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels up and down.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office tools.
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.

What's in it for me?
  • Opportunity for career development with a Global, multifaceted business.
  • Matched pension scheme to up to 10%.
  • 25 days annual leave, plus relevant bank holidays.
  • Access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform.
  • Free parking.


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