Production Manager

Kerry; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry in Clark, NJ is seeking a Production Manager to lead and support a 24/7 operating structure at the Clark site, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent production performance.

You will oversee processes, manage a large team, and partner with upper management to optimize resources, safety, and productivity while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in food and/or chemical industries.
• Experience leading a large direct-report team and developing people.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills.
• Designs strategies to improve equipment reliability, efficiency and productivity.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize production processes at the Clark, NJ site for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure safety and health standards are met to keep an accident-free organization.
• Communicate with upper management about production problems or issues.
• Evaluate machine resources to minimize downtime and maintain continuity.
• Balance increased productivity with cost reductions across operations.
• Develop a culture of rewards and recognition to foster engagement and retention.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in food technology, business administration, engineering or equivalent

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.

About The Role

Kerry\'s Crystals Manufacturing department has experienced a significant increase in production volume, creating the need for a dedicated Production Manager to lead and support a 24/7 operating structure at this Clark, NJ site. As the business continues to grow, the complexity of the operation has increased substantially, requiring focused leadership to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize production processes and activities within our Clark, NJ manufacturing site to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free.
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
• Develop a culture that prioritizes rewards and recognition that fosters positive employee relations, engagement and retention.

Qualifications And Skills

• A Bachelor degree in food technology, business administration, engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years experience in a manufacturing environment in food and/or chemical industry.
• Experience managing a large team of direct reports and a passion for motivating, coaching and managing people.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and diplomacy skills are required to guide and influence others.
• Designs strategies, procedures, and people utilization for improving reliability of equipment, efficiency, productivity, and performance to deliver quality finished goods across multiple departments.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (Occupational Health & Safety standards).

The typical base salary hiring range for this role is $88,100 to $144,800 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).

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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