About the role
We are looking for a Recipe Controller to join our team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility where we create and produce flavors. As a Recipe Controller, you will align master data for over 3,500 recipes and implement a program of robust manufacturing instructions aligned to the master data. You will also support the improvement of the existing portfolio as well as around 150 new products that are introduced annually on the site.
This is a permanent and full-time position based in Runcorn.
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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
What will you be doing?
* Ownership of recipe master data, developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of manufacturing instructions for all active products
* Alignment of manufacturing instructions through creation together with SAP and site manufacturing capabilities, considering industry best practices and any prevailing Kerry Group standards
* Master data alignment and recipe group configuration to support accurate production timing, thereby improving OTIF performance
* Translation of instructions into Operations instructions for first manufacture
* Ensuring timely reporting and participation in internal and external audits
* Supporting the review process and implementing corrective actions attributable to recipe setup and manufacturing instructions
What experience and skills will you need?
* Professional degree in food technology or related degree
* Candidates will ideally have experience within flavor manufacturing, specifically related to the development or manufacture of products
* Involvement with the creation of manufacturing instructions within an industrial organization
* Strong knowledge of SAP
* Good interpersonal and communication skills with a competent level of English
What we can offer?
In return, we can offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, as well as the opportunity for self-growth and career development within one of the world's leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.
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 inspires food and nourishes life. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.