Requisition ID: 54906 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: LI-Onsite About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance Auditor to join the Kerry team in Portadown, Northern Ireland. In this role, you will provide guidance and on-going support to facilitate compliance with QualityRegulatory policies, Food Safety Programs (HACCP) procedures and product specifications. This is a full-time permanent position. What will I be doing? Carry out audits of the Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Management Systems to verify compliance against defined standards and codes of practice. Perform internal audits: in accordance with the internal audit program and work with the Quality Team, Production Stream, and other functional areas to ensure factory and systems quality audits to verify compliance against internal and external standards. Review Documentation: Verify and review documentation related to food safety, including HACCP plans, BRC and company global standards. Evaluate Procedures: Observe and evaluate food handling and processing procedures to identify any non-compliance issues. Identify Risks: Detect compliance issues, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions to address any problems. Report Findings: Collation and reporting of non-conformances to auditee area owner audit findings and suggest improvements to enhance food safety practices. Corrective Actions: Working cross functionally to ensure issues are investigated and corrective actions agreed in a timely manner. Verification: Verification of non-conformances to ensure corrective actions and preventative actions are suitable and implemented. Continuous Improvement: Continuously improve standards set and performance against these standards by participation in 8 Step Practical Problem Solving and other methodologies with the Production Stream. Facilitate implementation of Quality Standards by ensuring the necessary support is made available to the Quality Manager and other functional areas. Provide training, support, and guidance to the Technical Department to ensure standards are fully understood thereby enabling effective implementation. What do I need to be successful? In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment. These include: Education: Qualification in food science, food safety or related discipline is desirable however consideration shall be given to those candidates that can demonstrate the relevant knowledge. Certification: Auditing and Inspection for Food manufacturing. Experience: Proficient in the use of MS Office tools. Knowledge: Understanding of Food Safety and Quality Management Systems, such as BRC and other Global Food Standards. Skills: Strong analytical and observations skills. Self-discipline and a structured approach to improvements. What will I get in return? 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 also offer: 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays). Matched pension scheme. Single cover private medical. Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers. 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 worlds leading dairy businesses. With our strong dairy heritage and deep-rooted connection to our 3000 milk suppliers, right through to our portfolio of innovative and high- quality brands, the diary 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 consumers 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 & 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 childrens 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. Get in touch today 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. Please note: We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where Kerry terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. 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