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.Key responsibilities

•  Execute production schedules efficiently, collaborating with procurement, maintenance, and quality control teams.
•  Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs in partnership with site engineers.
•  Lead and train the production team (typically 15–35 direct reports), focusing on coaching, mentoring, and development.
•  Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, HACCP/SQF, and regulatory standards.
•  Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, CI, 5S, KPI tracking).
•  Manage labor costs, production KPIs, and minimize losses.
•  Maintain production reporting systems (e.g. SAP, Kronos).
•  Promote a positive, safe working environment in partnership with EHS teams.

Qualifications and skills

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Food Science, or related discipline) OR Minimum of 8 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

 

Experience:
2–5 years of experience in similar roles within food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing, including leadership responsibilities.

 

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Operational Excellence methodologies. Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and other food safety systems. Strong technical and analytical skills, including experience with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.

Leadership & Communication:

Proven ability to lead teams, communicate effectively across functions, and solve complex problems. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.

 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Approximately 80–90% of time will be spent on the production floor, with 10–20% dedicated to strategic planning and office-based work.

Additional Information
This job description provides a representative summary of the duties and responsibilities required for this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Employees may be asked to perform tasks beyond those listed here. Kerry reserves the right to revise this job description as needed.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $64,479 to $105,272 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).  

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. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).