Kerry
Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift
Join Kerry, a 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. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment. Where will you work?
Our Seattle, WA location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates syrups and sweet sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. You’ll be working in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles through structured training with committed and engaged leadership. What will you do?
Execute the production schedule efficiently to meet operational goals and customer expectations. Collaborate with site engineers to develop, implement, and maintain effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Build and maintain a high‑performing production team through training, coaching, and development. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Kerry’s internal standards. Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste. Manage the production department within established budget parameters. Foster a positive work environment that promotes continuous improvement and employee engagement. Partner with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) officer to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality and specification standards. Identify and implement strategies to minimize production losses and downtime. Ensure food safety programs are effectively implemented and followed. Monitor and manage performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). What will you need to be successful?
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent production management experience required (minimum 4 years). Food manufacturing experience highly desirable but open to other industry manufacturing experience. Strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams and processes. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Problem solving skills, ability to quickly adapt to unforeseen situations. Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $64,479 - $105,272 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, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance‑based incentive compensation. 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 11/30/2025. 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).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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Join Kerry, a 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. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment. Where will you work?
Our Seattle, WA location is part of our Liquid Beverage division and creates syrups and sweet sauce variations for Kerry customers and brands. You’ll be working in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with a team that’s committed to helping each other succeed in their roles through structured training with committed and engaged leadership. What will you do?
Execute the production schedule efficiently to meet operational goals and customer expectations. Collaborate with site engineers to develop, implement, and maintain effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Build and maintain a high‑performing production team through training, coaching, and development. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Kerry’s internal standards. Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency and reduce waste. Manage the production department within established budget parameters. Foster a positive work environment that promotes continuous improvement and employee engagement. Partner with the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) officer to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. Oversee manufacturing processes to ensure products meet quality and specification standards. Identify and implement strategies to minimize production losses and downtime. Ensure food safety programs are effectively implemented and followed. Monitor and manage performance through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). What will you need to be successful?
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent production management experience required (minimum 4 years). Food manufacturing experience highly desirable but open to other industry manufacturing experience. Strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams and processes. Excellent organizational and time management abilities. Problem solving skills, ability to quickly adapt to unforeseen situations. Compensation & Benefits
The pay range for this position is $64,479 - $105,272 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, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance‑based incentive compensation. 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 11/30/2025. 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).
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
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