Production Manager

Kerry; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 88,600 - 147,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Kerry is seeking a Plant Manager in Montgomery, Alabama, responsible for overseeing plant operations, compliance, and capital expenditures in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a technical field and over 8 years of experience in related manufacturing roles. A strong knowledge of fermentation processes is preferred, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office and data analysis.

Competitive compensation ranges from $88,600 to $147,700 annually along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field is required.
• Over 8 years in food manufacturing or related industries.
• Experience with fermentation processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with corporate for production scheduling and inventory planning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Oversee plant capital expenditures and report to corporate.
• Manage operating budget, standard costs, and accounting processes.
• Supervise plant operations to meet production needs.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance programs.
• Monitor critical raw material inventory levels.

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.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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 - $147,700 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.

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).