Compliance Auditor

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy business is hiring a Compliance Auditor on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing standards, providing guidance and support for compliance with quality and regulatory policies, and ensuring adherence to food safety programs and product specifications. The role requires a Diploma or higher in a Food Science related subject and experience in a similar role in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of the BRC Global Food Standard and environmental management systems is desirable. The position offers opportunities for career development and access to employee benefits.

Job Description:Closing date for applications – Monday 12th February About Kerry

Kerry Group’s UK & Ireland dairy related business includes Dairy Ingredients, Dairy Nutritional Ingredients, Dairy Consumer Foods, and Agribusiness. With a revenue in excess of €1bn per year, it is one of the world’s leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3,000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high-quality brands, the dairy business has a unique and compelling proposition for both consumers and our customers. 
 
Our dairy business has a diversified portfolio of dairy, nutritional ingredients and market leading dairy brands and its vertically integrated dairy processing ensures the highest quality, sustainably produced 1.2bn litres of milk for our dairy, nutritional ingredients, and consumer foods business – a key consideration among some of our largest customers across the globe.  
 
We have an unrivalled dairy consumer brands portfolio coupled with a track record in innovation underpinned by technology and science. We manufacture and market our own leading butter, dairy, and plant spreads brands: Dairygold, Low Low, Pure and Golden Cow. We are the largest supplier of Private Label dairy spreads, supplying all major retailers in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. Our cheese brands compete in children’s cheese snacks (Attack-a-Snak), natural cheese (block, slices and grated), and in processed cheese segments and our leading cheese brands include Strings & Things, Coleraine, and Charleville Cheese. Through our multi-geographical presence (UK, Ireland, and Western Europe) we have a deep consumer insight which is a key component of the business. 
 

About the role

Here at Kerry, we’re currently recruiting for a full time Compliance Auditor on a 12 months fixed term contract (maternity leave).

You will provide guidance and on-going support to facilitate compliance with Quality / Regulatory policies, Food Safety Programs (HACCP) procedures and product specifications.

Key responsibilities

• Auditing all standards in the plant against customer and Kerry standards.
• Glass and Hard Plastics audits, SOP audits, GMP audits and training.
• EMP compliance monitoring with the teams.
• Coaching Team Members in Food Safety and Quality standards.
• Gap Analysis on customer requirements.
• Dealing with Customer complaints, Hold Orders and any non conforming products.
• Working as a team player as part of the onsite Technical team in the DCF plants.

Qualifications and skills

• Diploma or Higher in a Food Science related subject.
• Experience in a Manufacturing environment in a similar role.
• Fluent English.
• Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools.
• Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• The ability to identify and actively plan improvements and adapt in a changing environment.
   

Desirable

• Knowledge of the BRC Global Food Standard and H&S Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of Environmental Management systems eg. ISO 14001, 50001.

What’s in it for me?

Opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme to up to 10% and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform. 

In Kerry 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.

Get in touch today- we look forward to meeting you!

Location: Coleraine, CLR