Production Supervisor

Requisition ID: 54809
Position Type: (US)Full Time
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

Our Jackson, WI location is part of our Dry Beverage division and creates dry beverage products in the form of coffee creamers, cheese powders, dry specialty, dairy products, shortening powders, dairy blends, dry sauce, and hot cocoa.

The typical hiring range for this role is $80,000 to 85,000 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: Monday to Thursday, 2nd shift, 4:30pm to 4:30am.

Key responsibilities

Ensure GMPs & food safety programs are instituted and followed
Ensure all safety policies are adhered to
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% - 90% Floor & 10% - 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.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively.
Mechanically Inclined
Must be able to Multi-task

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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Posting Type: DNI

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee

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