Requisition ID: 55701 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Hybrid 

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 you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.About the role

The Research, Development & Application (RD&A) Sample Lead and Coordinator is primarily responsible for leading a team of 4, and coordinating and contributing to all activities related to preparation of Marinade, Seasoning, Coating and Taste samples. Working hand in hand with our scientists and commercial teams by ensuring timely response on sampling, which directly impacts on project delivery and business success. In addition, this role will help maintain the RD&A facility excellence, equipment reliability and compliance to expected GMP’s, health and safety standards. While supporting co-ordination of general administration and deliver high levels of daily support to the RD&A team.

Key responsibilities Responsible for Salesforce sample queue tasks, including but not limited to: Print out sample requests and recipes. Allocate tasks in the sample department. Match finished samples with requests. Proper samples labeling Pack and dispatch samples Close requests off in the SFDC sample queue Ensure efficient running of the sample distribution function by managing 4 subordinates for sample preparation, Team KPI set up, managing team Workload, and OT. Organize stock and shelf life of finished product and raw material. Liaise with stakeholder requirements across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations and RD&A for smoothly sample preparation and sample submission. Create and maintain RD&A raw material master list including Collection samples. Organize retention and recipe library which includes filing recipes, work-sheet data entry and housekeeping for retention samples. Finished goods, raw material, packaging ordering and maintaining stock control, when requested. Place purchase orders for Sample team (stationery, equipment repairs, consumables, lab supplies, packaging supplies, etc.) Replenish and organize Taste portfolio stock. Managing RD&A accounts through SAP (GRNs, queries) Navigating SAP and Salesforce network systems. SAP super user partner for commercialization. Ensure Good Laboratory Practice manual expectations are met. Maintains record documentation, including upkeep of equipment, and general cleaning of work areas. Actively participates in quality improvement for the function. Update sample department procedures. Administrative support to RD&A Management team with data capturing, reports and presentation preparations and other ad-hoc administrative tasks RD&A contact for Health & Safety, First Aid & Emergencies Organize Pest Control Qualifications and skills Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or similar technical field Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role such as sample preparation, laboratory supervision, sample distribution. Candidate with 2-3 years supervisory planning skills is a must. Ability to Manage project on time. Ability to meet deadlines, self-managed and ability to handle multiple tasks with speed and high accuracy. Experience in Leading team. Experience from a food & beverage manufacturing company with HACCP, GMP & ISO 22000 certified environment is preferred. Experience in stock control data an advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Office – MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Knowledge in basic SAP and using shipping tools such as DHL, UPS and Salesforce will be an advantage. Fluent communication and writing skills in English. Able to work independently and proactively with a customer service orientation and customer service mindset. Good communication and negotiation skill.

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-PK1 
Posting Type: LI