Production Manager - Kerry Group Plc : Job Details

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Requisition ID: 58920Position Type: (US) Full TimeWorkplace Arrangement:

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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

Our Olney, IL location is part of our nationwide vinegar network. This tight-knit group of professionals produces quality products for some of the country's leading food producers. If you're looking for a great team, solid benefits, and a place to grow, this may be the opportunity for you!

The typical hiring range for this role is $91,404.00 to $110,000.00 annually, based on factors including education, experience, certifications, and location. Kerry also offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and retirement contributions (subject to eligibility).

Our Olney, IL site produces white distilled vinegar with around 14 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the production team daily
• Oversee direct spend related to production
• Efficiently execute the production schedule
• Develop and maintain SOPs in collaboration with site engineers
• Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the production department
• Communicate and enforce regulatory and Kerry standards
• Drive operational efficiency initiatives
• Manage the department within budget
• Create a positive working environment focused on continuous improvement
• Collaborate with HSE officers to ensure safety

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering
• HACCP and food safety experience preferred
• At least five years of leadership experience
• Experience in the food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry
• Strong analytical skills
• Understanding of units of operation
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology
• Experience in fermentation and oxidation processes is preferred
• Union experience is a plus but not required
• Strong communication skills, ability to hold employees accountable
• May involve some travel

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, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Employment is contingent upon legal authorization to work in the U.S., background check, and drug screening. For more information, visit: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

Beware of scams. Kerry will not solicit candidates through non-Kerry email addresses or phone numbers, nor conduct interviews via video chat rooms like Google Hangouts. Do not pay for any part of the hiring process; Kerry will only reimburse legitimate travel expenses. Payments made by Kerry will come from official Kerry accounts.