Job Description

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

Located just outside of Chicago, our Melrose Park location is part of our Meat division and creates batter blends, pastry blends, and bread crumbs. We are a fast paced, never a dull moment manufacturing facility that comes together as a team to get the job done. With a growing portfolio, comes need to grow our team! If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can make a difference with, we might be the place for you! 

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Salary

The typical hiring range for this role is $64,500 to $105,000 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).  

Shift: 1st

Key responsibilities

Role Description:

•  Management of the Production team on a day to day basis

•  Management of the daily operational efficiency initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• 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 food safety programs are instituted and followed
• Management through KPI's

Qualifications and skills

• Leads by example
• Vision & Strategic Thinking: Creates and communicates a clear vision for the future of Kerry
• Leading and Managing Change: Actively and visibly sponsors the need for change
• Customer Engagement & Relationships: Inspires confidence in our customers
• Matrix Management/ Business Connect :Actively engages across the organization

Technical Expertise: Demonstrates a firm command of technology deployed and end use applications

•  Understands HACCP, ISO, FSAI & Kerry QSHE standards and Systems

•  Relevant scientific knowledge & experience of food & processing technologies

•  Technical understanding of cost levers & drivers

•  Continuous improvement & problem solving skills

•  Project management skills

Influence :Gathers ideas and solutions to problems

Critical Thinking: Logical thought process

Processing & Organizational Knowledge : Leverages process and organizational knowledge to support business goals

Education   BS/MS in Engineering, Business, Food Science

Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.  

HACCP/food safety experience

Experience in food, chemical, or Pharmaceutical industry

Behavioral, Communication and interpersonal skills.

Team leadership and development.

Skills in motivating, coaching & influencing others.

Problem solving.

​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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