Requisition ID 65246
Position Type FT Fixed Term
Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite
About the role
We are looking for a Food Safety & Quality Manager to join our Omagh site, which employs around 100 people and produces high-quality dairy products, including ice cream, cream, custards, and syrups enjoyed every day.
In this role, you will be part of the Site Leadership Team, reporting to the Plant Manager, and leading a team of 4 people while collaborating closely with the Global Quality function. You will be responsible for driving and continuously improving Food Safety, Quality, and Compliance (FSQ) standards across the site, ensuring all products meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements while promoting a strong “Safety First, Quality Always” culture.
This is a full-time, onsite, temporary maternity cover contract starting at the beginning of September for a duration of 1 year.
Key responsibilities
1. Food Safety Leadership
Lead food safety strategy and maintain GFSI, HACCP, and FSQ standards.
Support risk management and manage food safety incidents.
Contribute to site strategy and align key stakeholders.
2. Compliance and Regulatory Assurance
Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and product requirements.
Lead audits, inspections, and customer visits.
Manage certification programmes including ISO, FSSC, Halal, and Kosher.
3. Continuous Improvement
Monitor FSQ KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and efficiency.
4. Customer Focus
Act as the primary FSQ contact for customers.
Manage complaints, investigations, and incident communications.
5. Team Leadership
Lead, develop, and coach the Quality team.
Manage recruitment, performance, engagement, and budgets.
Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and skills
- Min. 5 years’ experience in Quality Management within food manufacturing or similar environment
- Previous experience managing teams
- Solid knowledge of food safety systems, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders in a matrix organization
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Excellent communication skills and customer focus
What we can offer
Kerry offers a market-aligned compensation and benefits package within an international environment. While this is a temporary opportunity, it provides strong exposure to a modern site and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a global organisation. Benefits include
- Healthcare allowance
- Pension plan
- Life insurance
- 25 days of annual leave
- Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
This role also offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience, broaden your network and contribute to impactful projects, with potential future opportunities within the Group where applicable.
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 an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Our Safety purpose “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe 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.
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.
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Recruiter #LI-SR1
Posting Type LI
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