Kerry
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
The 3rd Shift Supervisor role is responsible for overseeing nightly production operations, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards, schedules are adhered to, and team development is effectively supported.
Key responsibilities
Efficiently execute production schedules in coordination with procurement, maintenance, and quality control teams.
Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with site engineers.
Lead and train a production team of 1535 direct reports, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, including GMP, HACCP/SQF, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, CI, 5S, and KPI tracking methodologies.
Manage labor costs and production KPIs while minimizing operational losses.
Maintain and utilize production reporting systems such as SAP and Kronos.
Foster a positive and safe work environment in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams.
Qualifications and skills
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a comparable combination of education and experience is preferred.
Experience
25 years in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing, with demonstrated leadership experience.
Technical Expertise
Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational processes.
Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and food safety systems.
Strong technical and analytical capabilities, with experience using SAP and Microsoft Office.
Leadership & Communication
Effective communication, team management, and problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Approximately 8090% of time will be spent on the production floor, with 1020% dedicated to strategic planning and office-based tasks.
Compensation Data
The typical hiring range for this role is $64,479 to $105,272 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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .
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
The 3rd Shift Supervisor role is responsible for overseeing nightly production operations, ensuring products meet quality and safety standards, schedules are adhered to, and team development is effectively supported.
Key responsibilities
Efficiently execute production schedules in coordination with procurement, maintenance, and quality control teams.
Develop, maintain, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) in collaboration with site engineers.
Lead and train a production team of 1535 direct reports, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, and professional development.
Ensure full compliance with food safety standards, including GMP, HACCP/SQF, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, CI, 5S, and KPI tracking methodologies.
Manage labor costs and production KPIs while minimizing operational losses.
Maintain and utilize production reporting systems such as SAP and Kronos.
Foster a positive and safe work environment in partnership with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) teams.
Qualifications and skills
Education
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a comparable combination of education and experience is preferred.
Experience
25 years in food, beverage, or pharmaceutical manufacturing, with demonstrated leadership experience.
Technical Expertise
Solid understanding of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and operational processes.
Familiarity with HACCP, SQF, GMP, and food safety systems.
Strong technical and analytical capabilities, with experience using SAP and Microsoft Office.
Leadership & Communication
Effective communication, team management, and problem-solving skills.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Approximately 8090% of time will be spent on the production floor, with 1020% dedicated to strategic planning and office-based tasks.
Compensation Data
The typical hiring range for this role is $64,479 to $105,272 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) (http://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf) .