​Requisition ID: 53807 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:  #LI-Onsite 

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

As a Production Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day operations of our production team. Under the direction of the Production Manager, you will ensure the efficient execution of the production schedule, maintain high standards of food safety, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of food production while working in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities  Ensure GMPs & food safety programs are instituted and followed  Ensure all safety policies are adhered to Ø Work in collaboration with HSE Team to ensure a safe working environment  Strong team leader, skilled in motivating, coaching & influencing others  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 policies within the plant  Drive Continuous Improvement initiatives  Manage the labor cost while meeting plant KPIs  Positive working environment driving an engaged culture  Responsible for manufacturing product to specification  Responsible for minimizing losses  Management through KPIs  SAP Department Data Control  Maintain high level of departmental cleanliness  80% Floor & 20% Office/Strategic Work Qualifications and skills  Bachelor’s degree in related field of study preferred.  2+ years of experience in leading a manufacturing team.  Analytical skills.  Continuous improvement understanding.  Thorough understanding of unit of operations.  Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.  Knowledge of SAP is preferred.

 

 

​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).                              

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.      

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