Quality Systems Lead
20 hours ago
Runcorn
Requisition ID: 61203 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid We are looking for a dedicated Quality Systems Lead to join our team at the Runcorn Taste & Nutrition production facility. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this role is critical to enabling the quality function to operate effectively, support the QA team, and uphold the site's compliance and customer standards. The role involves a mix of office and factory floor work, with significant involvement in internal audits and cross-functional collaboration (Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.). You will also be responsible for leading the site audit programme and food safety Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ensure full compliance with the Kerry Global Standards, Food Safety and Security Programmes, Group Regulatory policies and Customer requirements. This is a full-time and permanent role. • Assess compliance against defined corporate and customer policies, Food Safety/Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental Standards and product specifications through independent audit., • Provide guidance and support to facilitate the implementation and on-going maintenance of Quality / Regulatory policies, Pre-Requisite Programmes (Pest Control, Internal Audit, Non-Conformance) procedures and product specifications., • Promote a high standard of awareness and understanding at site level of all appropriate policies, procedures and product specifications., • Leading the governance of closure of non-conformity to drive continuous improvement and promote a strong quality culture, • Maintenance of the site’s Quality Management System (QMS), • Supporting the change management process, • Ensure readiness for external audits (e.g., FSSC22000, BRCGS, ISO, customer, regulatory, EHO inspections), • Support development and improvement of standard operating procedures to enhance training and development programmes., • Proven experience in Quality roles within the food & beverage or pharmaceutical industry, • Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field, • Lead Auditor qualification and deep insight into FSSC22000, BRCGS or similar, • Good analytical and communication skills, with fluency in English, • Proficiency in MS Office (intermediate/advanced level Excel), SAP experience is a plus. Our Safety purpose: “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. • Opportunities for both career and personal development within a global organization, where your contributions can make a meaningful local impact, • Industry benchmarked salary, • Matched pension scheme to up to 10%., • Lise Assurance 6 x salary, • Share purchase scheme, • 25 days annual leave, plus relevant bank holidays, • Employee Assistance Program. 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. Recruiter: #LI-SR1 Posting Type: LI Please note also: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where 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. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.