Job Description

Requisition ID: 58544
Position Type:  FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: 

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Quality Systems & Regulatory Manager to join us, at our site in Coleraine.

This is a broad role, responsible for all site Quality Management Systems ensuring that the requirements of Kerry standards, site Food Security and Safety Programs, Group Regulatory policies, Product specifications and all other Customer requirements are fully incorporated into the running of the site.

This is a Monday – Friday role, with some occasional requirement to work outside these hours.

About Kerry Dairy Ireland

Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence.

With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers.

Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities.

Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett.

Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs 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, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth.

What you'll be doing

• Development, implementation and compliance of standards, processes and systems across the site.
• Ensuring a high level of awareness and understanding of all appropriate Quality policies, procedures and systems.
• Providing skilled Technical Systems support to the Quality and Production teams and to ensure a standardised approach to all QMS activities on site.
• Maintaining site Quality Management System (QMS) framework procedures ensuring agreed updates and amendments are implemented and controlled.
• Ensuring the site QMS fully incorporates Group Quality, Group Regulatory, Customer and 3rd party Standards.
• Ensuring that all quality documentation and reference material is accurate, controlled and up to date through auditing. Forms, procedures etc.
• Ensuring all materials extended to site have necessary approvals and are correctly set up on SAP.
• Generating, maintaining and updating as necessary all internal KPI and customer reports providing accurate data analysis and trending.
• Ensuring that the site has a robust traceability procedure and that it is regularly challenged.
• Ensuring that there is a robust QMS Internal Audit Programme in place, covering all aspects of Customer Technical standards.
• Supplier management where required.
• Ensuring all customer product specification are in place, agreed and signed off.
• Additional tasks will form part of the role specification for this position and can be provided on request.

What you can bring to the role

• Significant experience within a similar role, managing and leading food safety, quality and legality within food manufacturing.
• Degree level qualification in Food Science/Safety or equivalent.
• HACCP Level 3 Qualification
• Internal Auditing trained
• Experience in management of BRC and retailer technical standards
• Strong IT skills – previous experience of SAP would be beneficial

What we can offer

At Kerry Dairy Ireland, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life.

We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.

We also offer:

• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working
• Health Care
• Matched pension scheme
• Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

Get in touch today!

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. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry Dairy Ireland terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Dairy Ireland Hiring Managers.

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. 

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name. 

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