What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Supervisor position at Kerry?
Requisition ID 40729
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Quality
Recruiter
Posting Type DNI
Leading to better encompasses all we do at Kerry, it's how we've become the worlds leading taste and nutrition company. Whether it's building and manufacturing sustainable solutions for food, beverage or pharmaceutical consumers, our commitment to lead the world to better nutrition drives us forward. With 24,000 colleagues across the globe and 15,000 Kerry products, your opportunities are limitless.
About Kerry
About the role
This position reports to the Quality Assurance Manager and will directly supervise employees in the QA Lab. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees. The Quality Assurance Supervisor will be responsible for implementation and continuous improvement of quality programs in Affton facility. Influence the quality culture across all departments in the facility.
Key responsibilities
- This position is on second shift
- Responsible for identifying and resolving problems.
- Implements various components of quality assurance program comprised of data analysis, systems evaluation, product assessment and quality technology.
- Directs inspection of hardware and systems audit to ensure proper application of management system procedures.
- Responsible for raw material, in process and finished goods quality inspection.
- Directs and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze components and physical properties of product materials.
- Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
- Investigates complaints on existing products and responds to vendor or customer.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet testing schedules.
- Trains lab group on safety topics, quality procedures and business updates for the month. Other duties may be assigned.
- Participates in and supports corporate and plant initiatives including GMP, HACCP. SQF, Intelex, KPS, LIMS and others as assigned.
- Participation and /or facilitation as identified in customer, regulatory and 3rd party audits.
- The position has the authority to observe, review, lead and take initiative/action for quality activities in site, supplier, and customer activities, with proper notification to senior management of each.
- The position has the authority to develop, implement and audit programs directly related to quality and assigned projects.
- The position has the authority to manage the quality activities performed by personnel in alternate functional areas in conjunction with the respective managers.
Qualifications and skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- B.S. Qualified background in food science, chemistry, biology, microbiology, sensory, food packaging systems and/or food engineering
- 3-7 years practical experience in Food Safety or Management of Quality or Production, or Project Management in the food industry.
- Ability to drive continuous improvement.
- Ability to affect change through indirect leadership.
- Excellent written and verbal skills.
- Organized.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have strong critical thinking ability along with analytical and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, coaching and conflict management skills..
- Food quality systems including but not limited to SQF, HACCP, GMPs, FSMA and other related prerequisites.
- SQF Practitioner preferred.
- HACCP certification.
- Writing and implementing policies and procedures.
MATH SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
REASONING SKILLS
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to manipulate a computer keyboard and telephone. Must be able to speak clearly and intelligibly on the telephone and in person. Must be able to read and assimilate information. Must be able to deal with multiple personalities and changing priorities. Assist with investigations, sampling and inspections.
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
