Quality Assurance Officer

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a Quality Assurance Officer to join us, at our site in Charleville.

Reporting into the QA Manager, this is a dynamic and fast-paced role, working across one of our complex dryer sites.

Day to day, you will be responsible for monitoring the finished product, starting each day with a preliminary grading report, sharing updates in the morning meeting and calling out any quality points within the last 24 hours.

You will also review SAP for chemical and micro analysis, assist on interventions on the live system, including swabbing etc. to ensure food safety and carry out the grading of finished products each day. Other tasks include daily hygiene walks, reviewing logbooks, investigations and customer complaint support.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality specialist 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

• Product Grading and Batch Release


• Plant Deviation Investigations


• Customer Complaint Investigations


• Conducting internal compliance audits


• Reviewing and assessing GMP documentation compliance


• Providing support to external Customer, Certification and Regulatory audits


• CAPA and NCR processing


• Procedural review and updates


• Conducting internal compliance audits


• Daily reporting of product Quality outputs, reviewing and assessing plant GMP compliance

What you can bring to the role

• Primary Degree in Science (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent) - would be preferable. 


• Previous experience within a similar role within food manufacturing.


• Excellent technical, organizational, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.


• Dynamic, self-driven and capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a cross functional team.


• Working knowledge of GMP and HACCP principals.


• Competencies in IT based applications such as SAP etc.

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.