19 Oct
Kerry
Bristol
**Requisition ID:** 54163
**Position Type:** FT Permanent
**Workplace Arrangement:** #LI-Onsite
## 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.
* Developimplementmaintain 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 ManagerLead 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 auditsvisitstechnical reviews for customers, regulatory bodiescompetent authorities, and GroupGlobal 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:
**SkillsCompetencies**
* 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 – leadershipmanagement qualification.
## Whats 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
## **About Kerry**
Kerry is the worlds 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.
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 “starter kit,” 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.
**Please 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.**
**Recruiter:** #LI-ND1
**Posting Type:** LI
▶️ Food Safety and Compliance Manager (Hiring Immediately)
🖊️ Kerry
📍 Bristol