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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Site Food Safety and Quality Manager to lead our team in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality in our manufacturing facility in Charleville, Co Cork.
- Maintain food safety compliance and implement programs to mitigate risk.
- Oversee food safety, hygiene, and GMP standards on site.
- Manage quality system elements, including quality reviews, management of change, documentation control, validation/qualification, and quality agreements.
- Ensure site laboratories are compliant with required accreditation bodies.
- Develop and improve quality objectives and KPIs.
- Manage staffing within the quality function.
Requirements:
- Minimum of an Honors Science degree in Food, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent related discipline.
- 5+ years quality management experience in a food manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience in validation, including facility, equipment, utilities, process, and cleaning.
- Strong technical problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Team focus, with strong people management and interpersonal skills.
About Kerry:
Kerry is a leading dairy business with a strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our suppliers. We have a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients, and market-leading dairy brands. Our cheese brands compete in children's cheese snacks, natural cheese, and processed cheese segments. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life.