Production Manager

Kerry • Montgomery, AL

4d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with fermentation processes (e.g., wine, beer, ethanol) is preferred.

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
• Employee Share Plan
• Life, disability, and accident insurance
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior