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Do you enjoy solving problems, influencing standards and making a real impact across a manufacturing operation?\nWe're looking for a proactive Quality Technician to join our team at Kerry Portbury.\nIn this role, you'll act as a key link between Technical and Operations, helping to ensure our products consistently meet the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer expectations. From investigating customer complaints and analysing quality performance to supporting audits, HACCP compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, you'll play a vital role in driving a quality-first culture across the site.\nWorking closely with production teams, you'll use data, problem-solving skills and technical expertise to identify opportunities for improvement, implement corrective actions and ensure our quality management systems remain effective, compliant and fit for the future. If you're passionate about maintaining high standards and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.\nDue to the location of the site, having your own transport is essential\nWhat will you do?\nAs a Quality Technician, you'll provide technical support and guidance to ensure all food safety, quality and customer requirements are met and continuously improved. You'll work collaboratively with Production, Operations and Technical teams to promote a strong food safety and quality culture across the site.\nKey responsibilities include:\nEnsuring compliance with quality management systems and manufacturing standards\nSupporting food safety, quality and HACCP requirements across production areas\nInvestigating customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions\nMonitoring and analysing quality performance metrics and KPIs\nReviewing taste panel results and driving improvement actions\nManaging concessions, life extension requests and non-conformances\nSupporting factory audits and ensuring corrective actions are completed\nMaintaining accurate reports, records and customer documentation\nPromoting safe working practices and supporting Health & Safety requirements\nWorking with operational teams to drive continuous improvement and enhance quality standards\nWhat do you need to be successful?\nExperience within Quality, Technical, Specifications or Food Manufacturing.\nStrong problem-solving and continuous improvement skills.\nExcellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.\nExperience investigating issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.\nKnowledge of Food Safety, HACCP and Quality Management Systems is advantageous.\nWhy Join Us?\nFriendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety\nEmployee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more\nMatched pension scheme up to 10%\nEmployee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing\nInspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program\nOurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year\nOurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year\nMyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause\nAbout Kerry\nKerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.\nOur Safety purpose: “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. 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