Quality Control Lead

About the role

Are you passionate about quality and looking to make a significant impact in the food industry? Kerry is seeking a dedicated and experienced Quality Control Lead to join our team in Portbury. In this role, you’ll oversee quality assurance processes, ensure compliance with industry standards, and lead a team committed to maintaining the highest quality of our products.

What will I be doing?

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Laboratory, ensuring this is in accordance with good laboratory practices (GLP), safety, and hygiene requirements.
• Maintain and develop the Laboratory Quality System and deliver Continuous Improvement.
• Develop/implement/maintain systems to monitor and improve Laboratory efficiency and enable effective resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Manage the maintenance, repair, calibration, and procurement of laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Investigate and propose improved methods of testing which result in a cost, ease, speed, safety, quality, accuracy improvement.
• Review non-conforming product.
• Be the key contact for external laboratories.
• Contribute to the general management, decision making, and activity of the Quality Department

Managerial Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the QC department through training, development, communication, and accountability.
• Recruitment activities, graduate and employee onboarding, employee engagement, training, and talent & leadership processes within the QC department
• Assist FSQ Manager/Lead in setting, reviewing, and achieving department budget.
• Utilize resources effectively to meet needs of the business in a timely and efficient manner.

Other responsibilities

• Support development and continuous improvement of Food Safety and Quality Management System
• Assist with site audits/visits/technical reviews for customers, regulatory bodies/competent authorities, and Group/Global Internal Audit, including supporting on commercial visits.
• Support in other FSQ and site initiatives as required.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

Skills/Competencies

• Experienced in the effective operation of a fast-paced laboratory or similar setting.
• Understands appropriate safety standards for laboratory operation.
• Can-do attitude, prepared to get involved, led by example and ‘roll sleeves up’.
• Understands how to develop and implement a process system to improve operational performance.
• Drive and motivation.
• Organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Critical thinking & problem-solving skills.
• Experienced people leader, hence able to motivate and influence others (team members, peers, and senior management).
• Able to work with other departments and build productive relationships.
• Finisher completer with an eye for detail.
• Well-developed communication skills – able to present written and verbal reports that are understood by the target audience.
• Proven ability to work in a technical or laboratory role.

Qualifications

• HND or degree in science, or extensive experience in a laboratory environment.
• IT literate, good knowledge of Microsoft suite of products – advantageous to have SAP experience.
• Advantageous – leadership/management qualification.

What's in it for me?

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• 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

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.

Get in touch today!

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit.  We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.