About the Role
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently execute the production schedule.
- Develop and maintain efficient SOPs in collaboration with site engineers.
- Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the plant production department.
- Communicate and enforce regulatory & Kerry standards within the plant.
- Drive operational efficiency initiatives.
- Manage the plant production department within budget.
- Foster a positive working environment driving a continuous improvement theme.
- Work in collaboration with HSE officer to ensure a safe working environment.
- Responsible for manufacturing product to specification.
- Responsible for minimizing losses.
- Ensure HSE programs are instituted and followed.
- Management through KPIs.
- Supervision of Operators.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience in a chemical/manufacturing plant environment.
- 4-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Skills
- Analytical skills.
- Continuous improvement understanding.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of leadership and team development, motivation, coaching and influential skills.
- Chemical plant operations experience a plus.
Experience Level
- 4-10 years related experience
Education Level
- BS/MS in Engineering, Business, or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $63,600 - $95,400 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- Retirement contribution
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Kerry is an equal opportunity employer.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
- Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
- Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).
