Production Supervisor

Kerry; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Evansville, IN location is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the production schedule and drive operational excellence. The role involves developing SOPs with site engineers, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing the production budget.

The ideal candidate has a four-year degree and 2–5 years in a food plant, with leadership experience and SAP/lean manufacturing knowledge to improve continuous improvement initiatives throughout the site.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree preferred in engineering, food technology or business.
• 2–5 years experience in a food plant or related industry.
• Leadership experience desirable.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.
• Continuous improvement understanding.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently execute the production schedule.
• Develop and maintain effective SOPs with site engineers.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Manage the production department budget.
• Collaborate with the HSE officer to ensure a safe workplace.
• Ensure products are manufactured to specification and minimize losses.
• Monitor and manage performance through KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

SAP

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

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN location is part of the Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We currently employ around 165 employees.

Key responsibilities

What You'll Do

• 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).

Qualifications and skills

What You Need To Be Successful

• A four year degree preferred in engineering, food technology or business
• 2 to 5 years experience in a food plant or related industry.
• Leadership experience is desirable.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Continuous improvement understanding.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.