Kerry Ingredients

Shape the future with us 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. The opportunity Are you ready to be the driving force behind innovation at a company that blends global reputation with local heart? Due to the introduction of expansion, we're on the lookout for a passionate Process Development Technologist to champion new products and help drive the success of two brand new production lines at our Coleraine manufacturing site. Step into a pivotal role where your ideas fuel cross-departmental collaboration and continuous process improvement, shaping the future of manufacturing excellence. Key responsibilities: Lead and support trials and change activities in collaboration with RD&A, ensuring compliance with site procedures. Document and evaluate trial data, capturing all relevant outputs. Investigate process equipment and ingredient capabilities through supplier and industry engagement. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support quality/process improvements. Validate key process parameters and optimise recipe formulations for quality, yield, cost, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with artwork and labelling legislation. Identify opportunities for raw material substitution and sustainability improvements. Monitor daily manufacturing and quality data for continuous improvement. Coordinate customer visits and provide technical support. Deliver coaching and training across the team. Use systems like SAP, Optiva, and Salesforce to manage products and materials end-to-end. Support additional requests from the Senior Management Team. Qualifications, skills and experience A third level qualification in a scientific or food technology discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Proven experience in a food manufacturing environment. Demonstrated success in process improvement and change management within food production. Hands-on experience with factory trials and product scale-up. Strong understanding of raw material and ingredient selection and their functional usage. Knowledge of customer quality standards, including microbiological and labelling requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels-both internally and externally. A logical and structured approach to managing change. Customer-focused mindset, with strong interpersonal skills to represent the company credibly. Self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Strong numerical and analytical skills to interpret key process data. Why apply? Career development opportunities within a leading global player in sustainable nutrition We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life Matched pension scheme up to 10%. Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more. Other benefits and / or shift allowances depending on the position. Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing. Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program. OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year. OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year. MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause. In Kerry 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.