Hybrid Quality Assurance Specialist (Listowel, KY, IE, V31 P466) bei Kerry Group

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Specialist, at our manufacturing facility in Listowel.  This role is on a full time, permanent basis.  To be successful you will have knowledge of Quality and Compliance through previous employment and / or education.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry 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 €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

Our Safety purpose: At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.

What you'll be doing

• Finished product positive release
• Customer Complaint Investigations
• Conduct internal quality system audits
• Support audit readiness and participate in internal and external inspections
• Accountable for managing the resolution and close out of issues, incidents which have been identified as part of the audit process.
• Adhering to relevant testing schedules by sending samples for dairyfree analysis; nutritional analysis; pathogen analysis; end of life testing; contaminant testing etc.  Trending of results.
• Preparing daily product quality panel and entering results into SAP.  Reporting on any deviations from standard.
• Attend and participate at daily kaizen meeting ensuring quality metrics are inputted prior to meeting.
• Complete glass/plastic checks
• Updating documentation – Food Safety & Quality Manual; GMP Manual.
• Compile and complete monthly KPI metrics.
• Manage action plans based on CAPA, using Intelex portal for root cause analysis.
• Partake in site NCR investigation process.
• Review and update own brand finished product specifications.
• Verify any artwork claims on finished product packaging.
• Providing support during external Customer, Certification and Regulatory audits

What you can bring to the role

• Primary Degree in Science (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent).
• Previous experience within a similar role within food manufacturing.
• Excellent technical, organizational, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic, self-driven and capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a cross functional team.
• Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP principals.
• Competencies in IT based applications such as SAP etc.

What will you get in return?

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
Health Care 
Matched pension scheme
Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.