Technical Projects Lead at Kerry

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Projects Lead to join our Quality Assurance team. This is a temporary-to-permanent position, offering an exciting opportunity to grow within the business.

In this role, you will lead and support food safety and quality initiatives, including the implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety and Quality Management System. You will also collaborate on cross-departmental projects, ensuring food safety and quality processes are upheld throughout. The role requires strong project leadership and technical expertise to maintain audit-ready standards every day.

Key responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead and support technical quality assurance projects from planning through to execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Operations, Engineering, CI (Continuous Improvement), and external partners to ensure project outcomes align with site food safety and quality objectives.

Food Safety & Quality Initiatives

• Implement and continuously improve food safety and quality initiatives across the site. Drive compliance with retailer and customer manufacturing standards. Identify and implement improvements to existing procedures and practices within the Food Safety and Quality Management System. Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action planning for quality issues.

Cross-Departmental Support

• Provide technical quality assurance input into projects led by other departments (e.g., Engineering, Production, NPD). Act as a quality representative in cross-functional project teams to ensure food safety and quality requirements are maintained throughout project lifecycles.

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records including validation reports, risk assessments, and change controls. Ensure compliance with food safety standards (e.g., BRCGS, HACCP, and customer requirements). Support internal and external audits as a technical contributor.

CIP Validation

• Develop and execute Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) validation protocols. Analyse validation data and provide actionable insights to ensure hygiene standards meet regulatory and internal requirements.

What you can bring to the role

• Experience in quality assurance or technical roles within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Strong understanding of food safety principles and Food Safety and Quality Management Systems.
• Hands-on experience with CIP systems and validation processes.
• Knowledge of retailer manufacturing standards and expectations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.