Quality Manager

Requisition ID ‎41274
Position Type FT Permanent
Recruiter #LI-CST1
Posting Type LI

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.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to recommend policies, objectives and strategies,
including short- and long-term plans, in the implementation and co-ordination
of the company policies on Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) and
HACCP. The Quality Manager will be responsible for maximizing quality
assurance and the objectives of the assuring and safety and effectiveness of
the company's procedures, adhering to international standards at all times. It
is imperative that the QA Manager ensures that the company's quality standards
are not compromised.
Work Location : Jeddah - 2nd Industrial City

Key responsibilities

• Planning, implementing and maintaining product quality improvement programs and encouraging and motivating personnel to contribute and actively participate in these programs


• Oversee all quality assurance matters with regards to site Quality Team and product quality improvement planning to meet company goals


• Preparing the company in meeting new regulations and quality standards that the company may choose to implement


• Monitor and motivate employee performance and develop or upgrade their skills / knowledge


• Responsible to see that the company complies with voluntary quality and HACCP standards and maintain continued certification of the quality and HACCP systems implemented by the company


• Implement company HSE initiatives and report progress to the functional lead in Singapore


• Prepare, oversee and participate in customer, quality and environmental audits


• Initiate the productivity and quality improvement projects together with the other departments


• Formulate, be in charge and lead the system for the recording evaluation and processing of customer complaints on product quality


• To ensure the reliability and functionality of the QA Laboratory


• Responsible for all aspects of quality control activities of raw materials, in-line and finished products


• Implement approved quality standards and specifications


• To assist in improving the food safety and technical knowledge of employees, distributors and customers in relation to products


• Participate in continuous improvement activities as necessary

Qualifications and skills

• Degree in Food Science/Technology or related discipline


• Working knowledge of food laws - must have prior relevant experience in the food industry


• Understanding of product certification programs such as Kosher, Halal and Organic


• Understanding policies related to international products


• Understanding of best practice


• Understands aspects of TQM i.e. that quality goes beyond the product itself


• Knowledge of BRC, HACCP, SPC, relevant customer standards and AIB product safety systems


• Understands and champions GMP and GLP requirements


• Strong Allergen awareness


• Knowledge of food and facility security requirements


• Knows how to set up and execute compliance systems


• Knowledge of developing standard operating procedures