Laboratory Executive

Requisition ID 67340

Position Type FT Permanent

Workplace Arrangement

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 Laboratory Executive, Food Emulsifiers is responsible for managing the process and main laboratories and supporting the laboratory quality systems for food emulsifier operations. The role involves a wide range of activities, including working with suppliers on incoming raw material quality and carrying out measurements and assessments of in-process and finished product samples.

Reporting to the Laboratory Assistant Manager, this role will also develop and maintain laboratory quality systems, while working collaboratively with stakeholders across a matrix organization.

Key responsibilities

The Laboratory Executive will support the goals and programs established by the management team to continually improve the company’s products and processes. Key responsibilities include

• Maintain overall laboratory functions, including arranging equipment calibration, troubleshooting, and verification.
• Monitor analytical results for incoming materials and in-process products.
• Set up new inspection parameters and quality plans in SAP as required for new products.
• Monitor product stability and shelf-life extension.
• Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of HACCP and GMP management systems.
  
  

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or an equivalent relevant qualification..
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP, GMP, and SHE systems would be an advantage.
• Preferably at least 1 year of experience working in a Quality Control laboratory within the chemical or food emulsifiers related process industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both individuals and groups and adapt communication to different audiences.
• Good customer focus, with the ability to understand and anticipate customer needs and prioritize customer satisfaction.
  
  

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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