Quality Analyst

Kerry Group•Vinton, IA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and four to ten years of related experience or training.
Strong knowledge of quality systems, food safety, and regulatory environments within manufacturing.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical documentation.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
Ability to analyze trends, variances, and root causes to support continuous improvement.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to management and respond to customer or regulatory inquiries.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple, competing requests.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, climb ladders, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to work in varied manufacturing environments, including hot, cold, and dusty conditions, and maintain a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

Support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining qualified plant personnel through training, direction, and motivation.
Develop, maintain, and enforce quality procedures covering ingredient and packaging control, testing, product disposition, rework, HACCP/PCQI, GMPs, and sanitation.
Communicate and enforce Kerry standards related to product quality, process specifications, formula compliance, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
Provide technical support to drive process improvements and support corrective actions related to customer complaints.
Support and participate in internal, third-party, and regulatory audits, including SQF and food safety audits.
Maintain and oversee the SQF system, Food Safety Programs, and Food Quality Programs.
Lead or support HACCP/PCQI activities, including certifications, reviews, and ongoing program management.
Lead and assist with plant self-inspections, safety inspections, and mock recall exercises.
Develop and track Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) and prepare key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
Issue, maintain, and train on plant-specific work instructions, quality policies, and procedures.