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.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and support the second-shift production team to achieve daily operational goals.
• Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary discussions, and coaching sessions.
• Foster a respectful, positive, and professional work environment.
• Ensure accountability for safety, quality, and procedural standards.

Production Oversight

• Ensure production output meets established KPIs and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and communicate root causes to the first-shift supervisor and Operations Manager.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare detailed shift handover reports.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize SAP for production tracking, inventory management, and reporting.
• Monitor and report on shift performance metrics.

Flexibility & Coverage

• Attend meetings and training sessions outside of core hours as needed.
• Provide coverage during shift transitions or team member absences.

Qualifications and skills

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar supervisory role within manufacturing or food processing.
• Proven ability to lead and develop production teams effectively.
• Strong leadership skills emphasizing accountability, integrity, and team development.
• Working knowledge of SAP or comparable ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and compliance with procedures.
• Flexibility to work outside core hours as needed.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is 64,479 - 105,272 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on December 18, 2025.

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).

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