Hygiene Lead in Derry, Londonderry

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

We are now in the final stages of construction on two new productions lines at our Coleraine manufacturing facility, which sits on the banks of the River Bann. To ensure the highest possible standards, we are currently recruiting for a Hygiene Lead who will work closely with all departments to develop Hygiene standards on site to meet the needs of the customer and Kerry Global Standards. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring all Global and Customer standards are adhered to.
• Responsible for the management of all chemicals supplied to site (liaising with EHS team and on site Utility team).
• The on-site management of the relationship with the cleaning chemical provider.
• Provide H&S Manager with all up to date safety data sheet for all cleaning chemicals used on site.
• Auditing of the Hygiene function and activities: Inclusive of Internal Audit compliance in line with Kerry standards.
• Monitoring adherence to cleaning schedules and tasks, updating Cleaning Instruction Cards.
• To create in conjunction with the Quality Team a comprehensive EMP including swabbing schedules for all areas, to be reviewed periodically.
• Close liaison with technical department and laboratories to follow up on all environmental swabbing and investigations if required.
• Implementing any required changes to procedures or Cleaning Cards.
• To ensure that all cleaning methods and frequency, including CIPs are validated and approved in accordance with the Global Standard.
• Provide advice for stored product pest management and facility pest control & develop relationship with Pest Control Provider.
• Ensure SLA established and implemented with Pest Control Provider with service responsibilities clearly defined and audited.
• Build awareness and capability of site teams on hygienic design and hygiene zoning requirements.
• Assess & be involved in proposed site projects for compliance to Hygienic Design Playbook & Standards.
• Train and support as required in Hygiene standards in compliance with Kerry standards.
• Any other requests as required from the Senior Management Team.

Qualifications and skills

• Ideally a 3rd level qualification in a scientific / food technology discipline or equivalent experience.
• Similar experience in a hygiene / quality role within food manufacturing.
• Demonstrable experience of process improvement/change within a food manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of customer quality requirements: e.g. Microbiological standards.
• Can communicate with both internal and external contacts and stakeholders at all levels.
• Logical and structured approach to change management.
• Customer focused - demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills (verbal & written) to act as a credible customer facing representative of Kerry.
• Self-motivated and can work under minimal supervision.
• Numerical ability to record, interpret and analyse key process data.
• Ideally you'll have knowledge of BRC Global Food Standard, H&S Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge of SAP; Quality Systems; ISO 14001, 50001, CIP systems and customer portals are highly desirable.
• Previous experience of managing people.

Additional Requirements

On occasion weekend hours may be required.

Why join Kerry?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference. We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to!

We can offer you:

• Career development opportunities within a leading global player in sustainable nutrition.
• Competitive hourly rate or salary.
• Shift allowance (for shift based colleagues).
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• Access to Udemy, a learning platform with 1000's of free courses.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.

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.

Kerry is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.

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.