Kerry
Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
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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 around 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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
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 15–35 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
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a comparable combination of education and experience is preferred.
Experience
2–5 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 80–90% of time will be spent on the production floor, with 10–20% dedicated to strategic planning and office-based tasks.
Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position is $64,479 to $105,272 in Annual Salary. 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 November 10, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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 around 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 opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
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 15–35 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
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Business, or a comparable combination of education and experience is preferred.
Experience
2–5 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 80–90% of time will be spent on the production floor, with 10–20% dedicated to strategic planning and office-based tasks.
Compensation and Benefits The pay range for this position is $64,479 to $105,272 in Annual Salary. 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 November 10, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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