QA Systems Specialist

Job description

​Requisition ID 60871
Position Type (US)Full Time
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.


Where You'll Work

Our Sturtevant, WI location is part of our Meat Division and creates dry seasoning blends for meat and snacks items that spice up the life of Kerry customers.

We work hard, play hard, and give back to the community we work in through our Kerry employee engagement program - and we’re proud of that contribution to our local food banks and organizations.

We are located a commutable 20 minutes from the Milwaukee metro area, with easy on/off access from I-94.

If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! 1751 Enterprise Dr, Sturtevant, WI 53177.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is per hour is $21 to $32.31 and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications.

This position may also be eligible for a shift differential and/or overtime.

In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).




What You'll Do

1st Shift is 8 am to 4 pm.
Overview

The Quality Systems Specialist supports the Quality and Food Safety Management Systems by maintaining inventory control systems, monitoring production processes, and ensuring compliance with GMPs, sanitation, and food safety standards.

Reporting to the Quality Systems Supervisor this role plays a key part in internal audits, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Quality Systems Specialist collaborates with cross-functional teams and acts as a resource for quality-related issues across the site.
Responsibilities
Adhere to all established Kerry LIFE Safety, Food Safety, GMP, HACCP, and processing policies with an eye towards quality.

Follow and enforce procedures and practices of the Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.

Perform batch record reviews and coordinate with operations to correct errors.

Maintain laboratory record file systems.

Participate as an integral member of the internal audit team.

Perform thorough review and maintenance of quality documentation to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current procedures

Collaborate with internal departments to clarify procedures and resolve uncertainties, ensuring consistent application of quality standards across the site.

Support essential functions in the Quality Control Lab as needed.

Promote teamwork and actively participate in all Quality Control activities.

Enforce and support GMP policies; serve as an internal GMP inspector and present findings.

Assist with documentation of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) related to investigations, audits, and out-of-specification results.

Participate in inter-departmental project teams.

Act as a backup for pre-operational sanitation verification, including the ATP program.

Assist in maintaining and developing the environmental monitoring program.

Acts as a back-up in performing environmental monitoring, analyzing results and giving sanitation direction.

Support third-party audits as needed.

Any other duties as assigned by supervision.


What You'll Need To Succeed

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of quality systems and food safety.

Familiarity with current GMPs, HACCP, and allergen awareness.

Computer literacy.

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in interdepartmental teams.

Good organizational skills and attention to detail.


Preferred Qualifications

College degree in a relevant field.

2–5 years of experience in food production or a food quality control lab setting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Intelex, and SAP.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Work is performed in both office and laboratory settings within a dry blend food manufacturing facility located in Sturtevant, WI.

Exposure to a hygienic production environment with airborne food-grade powders; appropriate PPE is required, including safety glasses, lab coats, gloves, hairnets, beard nets, hard hats, and steel-toed shoes.

Regular physical activities include use of hands, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and occasional stooping or kneeling.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stairs as needed.

Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to hear and communicate verbally in a production and lab environment.
Additional Information
This job description provides a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this job.

It should not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position.

Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.

Kerry reserves the right to revise this job description as necessary.
Kerry is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


​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.



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