Kerry · 4 hours ago
Quality Supervisor
Clark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The Quality Supervisor will lead and manage the quality team, providing technical expertise and overseeing product specification management at Kerry's Clark, New Jersey facility.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manage and develop direct reports (Lab Technician & Senior Lab Technician)
Conduct Tier meetings with the quality team to share critical information, review KPIs, and communicate priorities
Ensure specification review and alignment in the quality database for all New Product Introductions, including sensory, analytical, and microbiological requirements
Perform and assist with sensory and analytical testing (e.g., pH, titration, SG/RI testing, spectrophotometer) for raw materials, in-process, and finished products in accordance with SOPs and specifications as required
Review HPLC and Gas Chromatography (GC) testing and interpret results accurately
Troubleshoot and maintain quality lab instruments and testing methods
Participate in sensory evaluation panels
Lead automation and laboratory improvement projects
Provide solutions for out-of-specification products to Supply Chain and Production teams
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for raw material issues, internal product concerns, and customer complaints
Communicate with suppliers to resolve out-of-specification raw material issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Supply Chain, Production, Sales, and Product Commercialization
Maintain laboratory data, files, supplies, and ensure timely calibration of equipment
Manage quality data in SAP and Intelex systems
Follow all quality, safety, and company protocols and procedures
Perform other duties as required by the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Food Science, or related applied science
Strong skills in sensory evaluation, analytical testing, problem-solving, and product specification management
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a laboratory environment
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Ability to perform sensory evaluations on a variety of flavor products, including savory/meat products, essential oils, and raw materials
Ability to stand and work at a lab bench for extended periods
Ability to operate laboratory instruments and interpret results accurately
Preferred
Experience with SAP (power user/superuser preferred)
Knowledge of food safety principles (GMP, HACCP, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
A 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
Employee Share Plan
Life, disability, and accident insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kerry
The most innovative portfolio of Taste & Nutrition technologies and Ingredients & Actives for the global food, and beverage industries.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Kerry has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2025 (14)
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2023 (10)
2022 (12)
2021 (22)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-15IPO
Leadership Team
Gerry Behan
Global President and CEO
Alan Barrett
Chief Operating Officer Kerry Ingredients & Flavors - Asia Pacific
Recent News
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