QSHE Supervisor

About Kerry

Kerry is a top global company specializing in taste and nutrition solutions for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical sectors. We collaborate with clients worldwide to develop healthier, tastier, and sustainable products enjoyed by billions. Our vision is to be our customers' preferred partner, creating sustainable nutrition. Joining Kerry offers a chance to influence the future of food while growing in a truly international setting.

Role Overview

The QSHE Supervisor will lead a team of Quality, Safety, Health, and Environmental professionals to ensure raw materials and finished products meet established quality standards. The role involves maintaining GMPs/GHPs compliance and aligning internal procedures with corporate policies via the Global Quality Management System (GQMS). Driving best practices, internal audits, and continuous improvement to minimize non-conformances is a key focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and embed a "Safety First, Quality Always" culture that prioritizes safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing improvement across the site.
• Lead, mentor, and build a skilled Quality team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure adherence to HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, allergen control programs, and sanitation procedures upholding top industry and client standards.
• Manage customer complaint investigations promptly to guarantee effective resolution and improve customer satisfaction.
• Execute root cause analyses and oversee CAPA implementation to prevent repeat issues and enhance processes related to nonconformities, complaints, and audit findings.
• Supervise inspections of incoming raw materials and finished goods to maintain quality consistency and specification compliance.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts based on data evaluation and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Design and deliver quality training to plant personnel on GMP principles and QMS/FSMS initiatives.
• Provide feedback on system adherence via internal audits, management reviews, and quality trending to support ongoing enhancements.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ experience in food quality and safety management.
• Experience working in a multinational food, ingredients, or pharmaceutical company is highly preferred.
• Certification in food safety management systems such as FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMPs, GHPs, and auditing credentials like Lead Auditor certification are advantageous.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies is considered a plus.

Additional Information

Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fairness for all applicants. Applicants will be asked confidential questions as part of the application. Beware of scams: Kerry representatives will never solicit candidates via non-official emails or phone numbers, nor will they require any payment for employment processes except legitimate reimbursable travel expenses.