Quality Analyst

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. Key responsibilities

• Support the Quality Manager in developing and maintaining qualified plant personnel through training, direction, and motivation.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce quality procedures covering ingredient and packaging control, testing, product disposition, rework, HACCP/PCQI, GMPs, and sanitation.
• Communicate and enforce Kerry standards related to product quality, process specifications, formula compliance, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to drive process improvements and support corrective actions related to customer complaints.
• Support and participate in internal, third-party, and regulatory audits, including SQF and food safety audits.
• Maintain and oversee the SQF system, Food Safety Programs, and Food Quality Programs.
• Lead or support

HACCP/PCQI

activities, including certifications, reviews, and ongoing program management.

• Lead and assist with plant self-inspections, safety inspections, and mock recall exercises.
• Develop and track Quality Improvement Plans (QIPs) and prepare key performance indicator (KPI) reports.
• Issue, maintain, and train on plant-specific work instructions, quality policies, and procedures. Qualifications and skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and four to ten years of related experience or training.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, food safety, and regulatory environments within manufacturing.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical documentation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, tracking, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze trends, variances, and root causes to support continuous improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information to management and respond to customer or regulatory inquiries.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple, competing requests.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work at heights, climb ladders, and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to work in varied manufacturing environments, including hot, cold, and dusty conditions, and maintain a flexible schedule.

Compensation Data The pay range for this position is $63,000 - $116,900 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on May 21st, 2026. We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams. ​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. Additional information can be found at Know Your Rights Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov) . 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. Recruiter Posting Type DNI