Manufacturing Coordinator

Kerry; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock plan

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Supply Chain Assistant at our Chicago, IL plant to support the execution of supply chain processes via SAP and to handle site administrative duties efficiently.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience, advanced MS Office skills, and strong organizational and communication abilities. Kerry offers competitive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, PTO, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities to grow in a global environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years relevant experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge; must possess organization and multi-tasking ability.
• Must possess effective communication (written and oral).
• Ability to work across various functions and leadership levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Material Call Off (MOC) responsibilities supported by SME.
• SAP subject matter expert and training coordinator for all raw materials & direct packaging for Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network.
• Coupa Superuser – subject matter expert of purchasing indirect materials for all Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network, including training new hires and troubleshooting POs and GRNs.
• OpenText Support across Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network and manage dedicated MS Teams OpenText chat.
• SAP Go-Live Lead/Support – identify gaps, test SAP solutions, assist with cutover activities, train staff and upskill purchasers.
• ICT Tickets Support for the Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network.

Skills

MS Office

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Position Type (US)Full Time

Workplace Arrangement

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

I.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A.Reports toPlant Manager

B.Directly SupervisesN/A

C.Indirectly SupervisesFleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network

II.ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. This requires observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behavior, which may lead to accidents.

Continually endorses the Quality Policy and assures conformance to all requirements of the Quality Management System for SQF 2000 certification.

Key responsibilities

III. GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Supply Chain Assistant is responsible for supporting the execution and operation of various supply chain processes through the SAP system in an efficient and timely manner. The Supply Chain Assistant will also be responsible for various administrative duties at the Chicago, IL plant location.

IV.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

A.Essential Functions

Network SME Responsibilities

Develop and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all Material Call Off (MOC) responsibilities supported by SME.

SAP subject matter expert and training coordinator for all raw materials & direct packaging for Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network.

Coupa Superuser – Subject matter expert of purchasing indirect materials for all Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network, which includes training the new hires and troubleshooting Purchase Orders (POs) and Good Issue/Good Receipts (GRNs).

OpenText Support across Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network and manage dedicated MS Teams OpenText chat.

SAP Go-Live Lead/Support– Identify gaps, unique scenarios, test/validate SAP solution, assist with cutover activities, train/upskill MCO and Coupa buyers, etc.

ICT Tickets Support for the Fleischmann’s Primary Vinegar Network

Enter SAP & Coupa access management tickets.

Chicago – Site Responsibilities

Vendor Maintenance Support, which includes vendor onboarding.

Process payment information, invoice status and escape any critical issues, late payments, credit hold threats.

Assist with extending & approving New Product Introduction

Assist with placing Soft Transfer Orders (STOs) within the vinegar network.

Create Purchase Orders with vendors for Critical Raw materials

Create Purchase Orders with vendors for Critical Packaging items

Provide back-up for site transportation needs.

Maintain accurate site SAP master data (e.g. contract pricing, quantities, vendor information)

Standard ICT Tickets

Miscellaneous duties as assignedthat may include participation in project and plant initiatives.

V.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS (CONTACTS)

A.INTERNALProduction Manager, Plant Manager, Materials Manager, QATM, HR, Safety, Process Development staff, Site and Corporate Engineering staff

B.EXTERNALExternal Vendors

Qualifications and skills

VI.JOB SPECIFICATIONS

A. EDUCATION. Associate of Arts or higher preferred

B.EXPERIENCE3-5 years relevant experience

C.SKILLSAdvanced Microsoft Office knowledge. Must possess organization and multi-tasking ability. Must have the ability to manage multiple priorities. Must possess effective communication (internal and external; written and oral). Must work well across various functions and leadership levels.

VII.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stairs, office work,

The pay range for this position is $24 - $26 per hour. 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. 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 8/31/26

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Associates may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. Kerry reserves the right to revise this Job Description, as it deems necessary.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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.

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