Lead Production Supervisor — Food Plant Operations

Kerry; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Employee Share Plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident insurance

Job summary

Kerry in Evansville, IN is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Coatings production schedule and SOPs, ensuring regulatory compliance and budget management. You will collaborate with HSE and engineers to maintain a safe, efficient operation and drive performance with KPIs.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree in engineering, food technology or business with 2–5 years in a food plant, and SAP experience; lean and continuous improvement mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred in engineering, food technology or business.
• 2–5 years in a food plant or related industry; leadership preferred.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently execute the production schedule.
• Develop and maintain effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with site engineers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage the production department budget.
• Collaborate with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) officer to ensure a safe workplace.
• Ensure products are manufactured to specification and minimize losses.
• Monitor and manage performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Regulatory awareness

Education

Four-year degree preferred in engineering, food technology or business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kerry in Evansville, IN is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Coatings production schedule and SOPs, ensuring regulatory compliance and budget management. You will collaborate with HSE and engineers to maintain a safe, efficient operation and drive performance with KPIs.

The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree in engineering, food technology or business with 2–5 years in a food plant, and SAP experience; lean and continuous improvement mindset is essential.