Value Stream Lead

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.

Where will you work?

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!

What will you do?

Main Objective

The Value Stream Lead is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of their assigned production line, including material preparation, blending/mixing, baking, packing, and palletizing. Ensures attainment of safety, quality, people, service, and cost targets for the line while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

 

Main Activities

• Direct line core teams: partner with supervisors and operators to deliver all Safety, Quality, People, Service, & Cost targets. Drive yield waste reduction.
• Translate business and factory targets into actionable line objectives, deploying them to the team. Lead capacity planning for assets under control.
• Develop and document professional growth plans for team members; develop and execute training plans for team.
• Manage costs to budget, focusing on safety, quality, and operational efficiency. Drive problem solving initiatives and track RCA completion.
• Participate in production planning and recruitment, focusing on team development. Resolve team issues promptly per CBA/Kerry policies.
• Implement and improve the Tier cycle for daily management and reporting; escalate issues for quick resolution. Conduct regular PDCA cycles to achieve targets.
• Develop and execute OEE Building Block strategy that drives sustainable performance. Ensure line alignment with 1KPS and established processes.
• Ensure machine condition, cleaning, and improvement to drive performance. Support maintenance and sanitation scheduling to reduce PM backlog.
• Resolve issues promptly and demonstrate servant leadership.
• Participate in Performance Improvement & Network Improvement Teams; act as key contact for line new initiatives and technology introductions, provide historical data as needed and report progress on initiatives.

What will you need to be successful?

• Engineering degree highly preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of manufacturing experience ideally within a food / beverage manufacturing environment with 5 of those years at a supervisor / leadership role.
• Experience with TPM and lean systems.
• Microsoft Office skills and SAP.
• Leadership, communication and organization skills.
• Analytical and problem solving capabilities.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $62,906 to $92,755 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).