Production Manager

• Coordinate with corporate for production scheduling, inventory planning, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining all required permits and documentation.

• Oversee plant capital expenditures, including spending control and reporting to corporate.

• Develop and manage the site operating budget, standard costs, and required accounting processes.

• Partner with the corporate HR team to manage all plant personnel matters.

• Oversee plant operations (fermentation, filtration, concentration, transfer, and storage) to meet production and staffing requirements.

• Ensure all operations comply with Kerry quality assurance programs.

• Maintain accurate records in line with quality and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor inventory levels of critical raw materials and manage timely replenishment.

• Supervise inventory processes, including preparation of inventory and closing records.

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

• Manage logistics, including truck scheduling, carrier coordination, and ensuring product availability to meet customer delivery timelines.

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or Business.

• 8+ years of experience in food or related manufacturing environments.

• Experience with fermentation processes (e.g., wine, beer, ethanol) is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations within a regulated or food production setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with business-related software tools.

• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills, including formula creation and data analysis.

• Experience developing complex spreadsheets, including use of advanced functions and nested formulas.