Production Manager

Kerry; Alabama; On-site; USD 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan with company contribution

Employee Share Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a senior operations leader for its Alabama site to coordinate production scheduling, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. The role oversees fermentation processes, capital expenditures, and logistics to ensure timely product availability and adherence to Kerry quality programs.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in food manufacturing, a technical degree, and strong data analysis and Excel skills to manage complex spreadsheets and operational reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or Business.
• 8+ years of experience in food or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with fermentation processes (e.g., wine, beer, ethanol) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations within a regulated or food production setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with business-related software tools.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills, including formula creation and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with corporate for production scheduling, inventory planning, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining all required permits and documentation.
• Oversee plant capital expenditures, including spending control and reporting to corporate.
• Develop and manage the site operating budget, standard costs, and required accounting processes.
• Partner with the corporate HR team to manage all plant personnel matters.
• Oversee plant operations (fermentation, filtration, concentration, transfer, and storage) to meet production and staffing requirements.
• Ensure all operations comply with Kerry quality assurance programs.
• Maintain accurate records in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical raw materials and manage timely replenishment.
• Supervise inventory processes, including preparation of inventory and closing records.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Manage logistics, including truck scheduling, carrier coordination, and ensuring product availability to meet customer delivery timelines.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Data analysis

Fermentation operations

Microsoft Office / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Biology / Microbiology / Food Science / Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Business software tools

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

• Coordinate with corporate for production scheduling, inventory planning, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, maintaining all required permits and documentation.
• Oversee plant capital expenditures, including spending control and reporting to corporate.
• Develop and manage the site operating budget, standard costs, and required accounting processes.
• Partner with the corporate HR team to manage all plant personnel matters.
• Oversee plant operations (fermentation, filtration, concentration, transfer, and storage) to meet production and staffing requirements.
• Ensure all operations comply with Kerry quality assurance programs.
• Maintain accurate records in line with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical raw materials and manage timely replenishment.
• Supervise inventory processes, including preparation of inventory and closing records.
• Coordinate and oversee maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
• Manage logistics, including truck scheduling, carrier coordination, and ensuring product availability to meet customer delivery timelines.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, or Business.
• 8+ years of experience in food or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience with fermentation processes (e.g., wine, beer, ethanol) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations within a regulated or food production setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to work with business-related software tools.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills, including formula creation and data analysis.
• Experience developing complex spreadsheets, including use of advanced functions and nested formulas.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $88,600 - $132,900 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 September 25th, 2026.

AI Use

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.

Equal Opportunity

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).