Production Supervisor

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

Key responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential functions of this job include, but are not limited to:

•  Efficiently execute the production schedule.

•  Develop and maintain efficient SOPs in collaboration with the 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.

•  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.

Qualifications and skills

Key competencies:

•  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.

Education/Qualifications:

•  BS/MS in Engineering, Business, or equitant experience in a chemical/manufacturing plant environment.

Experience

•  4-10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

 

The typical hiring range for this role is $63,600 - $95,400  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). We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams 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.