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About the role
We have a great opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager to join us at our site in Charleville.
Requisition ID 60900
Position type FT Permanent
Workplace arrangement Monday – Friday, 1 in 6 weekends. Applicants must be able to drive and have their own transport to site.
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm‑to‑fork business with a strong consumer and dairy‑ingredients presence. For more details on our background and values, please see the separate section below.
What you'll be doing
* Help develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems (QMS) in line with ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000, or other relevant standards.
* Ensure compliance with local and international food safety regulations and statutory requirements (FDA, FSSAI, EU, etc.).
* Conduct regular audits (internal, supplier, and third‑party) and implement corrective actions.
* Oversee the implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP).
* Ensure effective monitoring of Critical Control Points (CCPs) in production processes.
* Lead food safety team meetings and coordinate annual reviews of HACCP plans.
* Establish and monitor specifications for raw materials, in‑process, and finished products.
* Lead sensory evaluations, shelf‑life studies, and product release decisions.
* Investigate and resolve customer complaints and implement preventive measures.
* Conduct regular training sessions on quality standards, hygiene, and food safety practices for production and warehouse teams.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, wastage, and customer complaints.
* Analyze quality data, prepare reports for management, and propose action plans to meet quality KPIs.
* Collaborate with R&D, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure smooth new product development (NPD) and process validation.
* Maintain all quality‑related documentation as per regulatory and certification body requirements.
* Ensure timely preparation and submission of reports, certificates of analysis (COAs), and compliance records.
What you can bring to the role
* A Masters degree or equivalent in food science, dairy, or microbiology.
* Previous experience within Quality, ideally within the dairy industry or food manufacturing.
* Knowledge of dairy processing, microbiology, and food safety regulations.
* Experience with HACCP, ISO 22000/FSSC 22000, and other food safety standards.
* Analytical mindset with problem‑solving skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience with audits and inspections.
* Experience with the Department of Agriculture.
* GMP knowledge.
What we can offer
* 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
* Hybrid working
* Health Care
* Matched pension scheme
* Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers
About Kerry Dairy Ireland
Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm‑to‑fork business with over 50 years of experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation. We deliver high‑quality dairy solutions that reflect our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Headquartered in Tralee, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Globally, we employ over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion.
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In Kerry Dairy Ireland we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Equal Opportunities
Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, class, economic status, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic. We also advise against scams: a Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non‑Kerry email address or phone number, and we do not use video chat rooms to conduct interviews. Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process, except for reimbursable travel expenses from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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