Production Manager

Kerry Group•Clark, NJ

7d•$88,100 - $144,800•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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).

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.