About the role

It's an exciting time to join Kerry, the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. We are hiring an experienced Production Manager to join our Clark, NJ facility to oversee and optimize operations. In this role, you will support one of Kerry's largest sites with high visibility to leadership teams. You will ensure that the operations organization and its people understand the goals and objectives of the business and that they have the resources and support necessary to accomplish them.

We will trust you to...
• 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.

We ask that you have...
• A 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).

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $91,404 to $138,358 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

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).

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