Quality Specialist

Kerry Group•Byesville, OH

16d•$25 - $27•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. Our Byesville, Ohio facility is a proud part of Kerry’s Beverage division, producing fruit‑based juice mixes, syrups, extracts, and other liquid ingredients used in foods people enjoy every day. From familiar flavors like strawberry, banana, coconut, and lemon, our work supports customers around the world—while staying deeply connected to our local community. At Kerry, you’ll find a stable, essential manufacturing environment built on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. We’re a close‑knit team that values collaboration, supports career growth, and offers opportunities to build leadership and technical skills through cross‑training. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career, contribute to your community, and take pride in what you make, the Byesville team is a great place to belong.

Requirements

AS or BS in Food Science, Microbiology, Quality Assurance, or a related field with 1–2 years of quality assurance or laboratory experience; or 5+ years of relevant experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS), CAPA programs, laboratory operations, product specifications, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with root cause analysis, investigations, record reviews, and data analysis.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems such as SAP, ERP, QMS, or LIMS platforms.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate clearly across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) certification.
Better Process Control School certification.
Auditing certification such as BRC Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Auditor, or similar.
Experience supporting food safety, quality systems, and audit programs within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and continuously improve the site's Quality Management System (QMS) to support regulatory, customer, and certification compliance.
Lead the site's Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) program, including investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and effectiveness verification.
Support internal, customer, and third-party audits while helping maintain audit readiness and compliance standards.
Manage product, raw material, and packaging specifications, including change control and documentation updates.
Analyze quality data, trends, and KPIs to identify risks, improve process performance, and support data-driven decision making.
Support automation, digitalization, and process improvement initiatives that enhance testing capabilities and operational efficiency.
Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and quality issues to improve product quality and customer satisfaction.
Develop reports, dashboards, and scorecards that support management reviews and continuous improvement efforts.
Serve as a technical quality resource and support GMP, food safety, and quality culture initiatives throughout the facility