Requisition ID 63668 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement LI-Onsite About the role We have a great opportunity for a Quality Systems & Regulations Lead to join us, at our site in Portadown. Reporting into the Site Technical Manager, this is a dynamic and fast-paced role, responsible for leading and maintaining the site’s Quality Management System (QMS). You will also ensure regulatory compliance for all food products, and support the technical function in meeting all customer, legal, and certification requirements. The role is responsible for ensuring the site operates to the required standards of food safety, legality, and quality, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring successful external and customer audits. The role provides day to day supervision, coaching and development for one direct report. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality professional, with previous food manufacturing experience, to develop themselves further and grow a career with us! About Kerry Dairy Ireland Kerry Dairy Ireland is a vertically integrated farm-to-fork business with a very substantial consumer foods presence and a leading nutritional and dairy ingredients division, delivering high-quality dairy solutions with a focus on sustainability and innovation. From partnering with local family farms to producing world-class dairy products, we ensure every step of our value chain reflects our commitment to excellence. With over 50 years’ experience in milk processing, dairy and nutritional technology advancement, and product innovation, we are a key stakeholder in the global food industry and creators of a strong portfolio of market leading dairy brands including Cheestrings, Charleville and Coleraine Cheese, Dairygold, Golden Cow and our new SMUG range. Our from food, for food culture and deep-rooted connection to our 2,800 milk suppliers differentiates our business and offers captivating opportunities for our customers and consumers. Our dairy comes from some of the world’s richest grazing land and is produced by a network of Irish family farms that have one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world. Through a combination of expertise, innovation, and sustainability, Kerry Dairy Ireland is proud to shape the future of dairy while meeting the diverse needs of our farmers, customers, and communities. Headquartered in Tralee, Co. Kerry, we operate multiple manufacturing facilities in the southwest of Ireland, including Listowel, Charleville, Newmarket, and Farranfore. Additionally, we manage 29 Farm & Home stores throughout the region, ensuring comprehensive coverage and service. In Northern Ireland and the United Kingdom, our presence extends to key locations in Portadown, Coleraine, and Ossett. Globally, Kerry Dairy Ireland employs over 1,600 dedicated professionals across Ireland, Northern Ireland, the UK, USA, Netherlands, Spain, Germany, and China. In 2024, we achieved a turnover of approximately €1.3 billion, reflecting our commitment to excellence and growth. What you'll be doing Own and maintain the site’s QMS, ensuring all documents, procedures, forms, and work instructions are current, controlled, and compliant. Lead annual reviews of the QMS and implement change control in line with site, customer, and legislative updates. Conduct internal audits to verify compliance and drive corrective actions. Ensure all products comply with UK and EU food law, including labelling regulations, allergen controls, ingredient declarations, and claims. Maintain up to date knowledge of regulatory changes and communicate impacts to the business. Review and approve product specifications, artwork, and labelling. Support risk assessments (HACCP, TACCP/VACCP) from a compliance perspective. Prepare and coordinate BRCGS and customer audits. Maintain audit readiness and manage audit evidence, responses, and follow‑up actions. Maintain approved supplier documentation, ensuring supplier approval files are accurate, complete, and risk assessed. Review and approve raw material specifications, certificates of analysis, and allergen declarations. Work with Procurement and Technical Manager to address supplier non-conformances. Support NPD, Production, Procurement, and Commercial teams on technical/regulatory queries. Support complaint investigations with corrective action follow‑up. Identify and drive improvements in QMS efficiency, audit performance, compliance processes, and documentation. Embed food safety culture through training, coaching, and communication. Lead, coach, and develop your team, embedding a strong quality and LEAN culture What you can bring to the role Experience in a technical, quality, food safety or quality systems role Confident managing QMS, internal audits, and regulatory compliance Knowledgeable in BRCGS, HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, and retailer requirements Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving abilities A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving and continuous improvement capability HACCP Level 3/4, Food Safety, Internal Auditor qualifications (not essential) What we can offer At Kerry Dairy Ireland, 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) Hybrid working Health Care Matched pension scheme Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers. Get in touch today! In Kerry Dairy Ireland 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. Recruiter LI-SD2 Posting Type LI Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where 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. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.