Production Supervisor

Kerry; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry’s Evansville, IN facility in the Coatings division is hiring a Production Supervisor to efficiently execute the production schedule and lead the manufacturing team. You will work with site engineers to develop and maintain SOPs while ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.

Candidates should have a four-year degree, 2–5 years in a food plant or related industry, leadership experience, SAP proficiency, and a strong foundation in lean manufacturing and continuous

Qualifications

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

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 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 KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelors 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.

Where You'll Work

Our Evansville, IN, location is part of our Coatings division, and creates various breading, batter, and coating blends for Kerry brands and customers. We feel good about our products that make our food taste better. Our employees care about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If you're looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you! We are part of the Evansville Local Labor Union 561, and we are located at 1515 Park Street, Evansville, IN.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $63,000. to $95,400. 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, internal equity, and l ocation . 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 10.30.2026

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).

What You'll Need To Succeed

• 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.

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).