FSQ Lead

Requisition ID 64362

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Food Safety & Quality Manager to join our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Gainsborough, a large‑volume site producing coatings and ingredient solutions for key global customers.

Reporting to the Plant Manager and working as part of the site leadership team, you will provide site leadership for Food Safety and Quality, ensuring high standards of safety, quality and compliance in line with Kerry Corporate Policies, with a matrix link to the FSQ Network Lead. You will lead a Quality team of 11 people, including 3 direct reports, driving a strong quality‑first culture and continuous improvement across the site.

This is a permanent, full‑time, onsite role and includes occasional travel for training or team meetings.

Key responsibilities

Food Safety Ensure effective food safety compliance and work with plant management team to implement programs to mitigate risk. Support Food Safety and HACCP program and team at site level, ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practices, preventive controls and prerequisite programs are in place and effective. Support the plant Food Safety & Quality System to produce safe quality food, maintaining GFSI certification utilizing Kerry Manufacturing Standards. Demonstrates Safety First, Quality Always approach. Quality Systems Support food safety and quality systems including QC & QA. Develop, review and align procedures with corporate KFMS, through Intelex, with a drive towards global best practice. Internally audit practices and procedures for improvement to prevent non-conformances. Quality system shall include food safety, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Quality Control in ERP systems, material control, sanitation, and Food Safety Plans, as required by FSMA, Intelex and KFMS. Compliance Enforce Kerry manufacturing standards in the areas of ingredient and product standards, process specifications, formula compliance, sanitation/GMP/pest control, and regulatory audit compliance. Ensure that the products released are compliant and safe foods. Support the site for regulatory inspections, identify preserved (ie.organic, Kosher, etc) and customer audits. Quality Improvement Track and trend agreed upon KPI’s. Support the plant Quality Improvement Plans. Partner cross-functionally in quality and process improvement by applying RCAAP principles. Develop Kerry Production Stream through training activities to drive improvements to align with Kerry global. Role model proactive engagement on production floor. Customer Satisfaction Be proactive and responsive in supporting customer complaints, communicating effectively on technical issues and ensuring the root cause analysis and verification of corrective actions. Managerial Responsibilities Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the Quality department, through training, development, communication, and accountability. This may involve recruitment, organizational development, personnel assessment, training, direction and motivation. Support the department within budgets and utilize resources effectively to meet needs of the business on a timely basis. Technical Skills Continuously improve knowledge of products and technology to investigate variation and resolve technical problems with the team. Apply a scientific approach with statistical analysis to data and problem solving. Act as the primary technical liaison to support site with customers, vendors and regulatory agencies.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a related Science / Engineering discipline Working knowledge of GFSI standards, such as SQF Minimum 4 years’ experience in quality and/or food safety within a manufacturing environment People management experience, with the ability to lead, develop and engage teams effectively. Proven experience managing food safety and quality systems. Plant‑based manufacturing experience strongly preferred. Good understanding of food safety regulations, including FSMA, and awareness of industry and market trends.

What we offer

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. Alongside a competitive salary and the opportunity for continuous learning and career development, we also offer

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Health care Matched pension scheme Perkbox platform, offering discounts and offers with major retailers Share scheme Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

About Kerry

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 the opportunity to shape the future of food, while developing your career in a truly global environment.

Our Safety Purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely 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.

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Recruiter

Posting Type LI

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