Quality Systems Lead (Bristol, BST, GB)

Kerry Group
Bristol
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Education: bachelorsSkills: ["Attention to detail","Communication","Analytical thinking","Numerical ability","Stakeholder management"]

Oversee the site Quality Management System to ensure compliance with the Kerry Manufacturing Standard, site food safety and food security programs, and group regulatory and customer requirements. Provide technical systems support to Quality and Production teams to standardize QMS activities. Lead internal audits, manage non-conformance trends and close-outs, coordinate traceability and mock recalls, and ensure completion of quality KPIs and required customer documentation. Some travel is required for supplier and provider audits.

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Kerry Group
Kerry Group
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Quality Systems Lead (Bristol, BST, GB)

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Job Summary

Oversee the site Quality Management System to ensure compliance with the Kerry Manufacturing Standard, site food safety and food security programs, and group regulatory and customer requirements. Provide technical systems support to Quality and Production teams to standardize QMS activities. Lead internal audits, manage non-conformance trends and close-outs, coordinate traceability and mock recalls, and ensure completion of quality KPIs and required customer documentation. Some travel is required for supplier and provider audits.
Location: Bristol
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Oversee the site Quality Management System to ensure compliance with Kerry Manufacturing Standard, site food security and food safety programs, group regulatory policies, product specifications, and customer requirements.
  • •Provide technical systems support to Quality and Production teams to ensure a standardized approach to all QMS activities on site.
  • •Lead the internal audit programme and support routine factory-based food safety and quality inspections and audits.
  • •Trend internal and external non-conformances and drive resolution and close-out; support external audits and visits (3rd party and customer).
  • •Coordinate traceability systems and mock recalls, manage quality/food safety KPIs, and lead completion of required customer reports and technical documentation.
Travel: Low travel

Key Requirements

  • •Experienced quality professional with strong understanding of Food Safety, Quality Management Systems, and the BRC Global Food Standard.
  • •Degree (or equivalent) in a Food science/technology related subject.
  • •Fluency of English and strong written, numerical, and verbal communication skills.
  • •Ability to record, interpret, and analyze key processing data.
  • •Proficient use of MS Office tools; SAP experience is beneficial (training provided).
Experience:Food safetyQuality management
Education:Bachelor's in Food science/technology (related subject)
Skills:Attention to detailCommunicationAnalytical thinkingNumerical abilityStakeholder management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Quality Management System (QMS)Kerry Manufacturing Standard (KMS)BRC Global Food StandardGMPMS OfficeSAP

Company Brief

Kerry Group
Kerry Group is a global taste and nutrition company supplying ingredients, flavours and integrated solutions to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries, serving manufacturers with product development, technical support and supply chain services.
Industry: FoodTech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Tralee, Ireland
Founded: 1972
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