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The Plant Director holds full accountability for the strategic leadership and operational excellence of the facility, a key site specializing in pharmaceutical-grade lactose production through advanced spray drying technologies. This role drives the long-term success of the plant by ensuring strict compliance with global pharmaceutical standards while optimizing efficiency, safety, and quality. Acting as the global representative for Integrated Operations within the Excipient/Pharma pillar, collaborating closely with Commercial teams and TPMs to align operational capabilities with business growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of all plant operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth plans.
Strengthen stakeholder relationships including Key vendors, collaborating across internal global teams to manage TPMs and with external customers to support business objectives.
Foster a culture of Safety and Quality compliance, meeting or exceeding OSHA and global pharmaceutical standards.
Drive production excellence for pharmaceutical-grade lactose by leveraging advanced spray drying technologies and best-in-class practices.
Optimize financial and operational performance through cost control, resource allocation, and efficiency improvements.
Lead capital investment and infrastructure projects to enable future capacity, innovation, and technological advancement.
Champion continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives to enhance quality and operational agility.
Ensure robust inventory management and quality control systems to maintain product integrity and customer trust.
Shape talent strategy, including workforce development, leadership capability building, and succession planning.
Adapt and contribute to evolving priorities to support plant and organizational goals.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and organizational goals.
Demonstrated business acumen and transformational leadership to drive operational excellence and growth.
Proven ability to lead and optimize operations in a unionized environment, fostering collaborative labor relations and organizational success.
Expertise in pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards, regulatory compliance, and HACCP principles to ensure uncompromising quality.
Proven capability in spray drying technologies and high-quality production processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical lactose excipients (e.g., crystalline monohydrate, anhydrous, spray-dried) for granulation and direct tableting.
Strong command of global food safety systems and regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in continuous improvement, change management, and operational excellence methodologies for sustainable performance.
Exceptional ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders through clear, impactful communication and strategic presentations.
Education/Qualifications
BS/MS in Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field.
Proven track record in plant management within regulated industries.
Experience in managing a Union site.
Base Salary range is 126K - 218K
The company 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).
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing and Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight of all plant operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and long-term growth plans.
Strengthen stakeholder relationships including Key vendors, collaborating across internal global teams to manage TPMs and with external customers to support business objectives.
Foster a culture of Safety and Quality compliance, meeting or exceeding OSHA and global pharmaceutical standards.
Drive production excellence for pharmaceutical-grade lactose by leveraging advanced spray drying technologies and best-in-class practices.
Optimize financial and operational performance through cost control, resource allocation, and efficiency improvements.
Lead capital investment and infrastructure projects to enable future capacity, innovation, and technological advancement.
Champion continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives to enhance quality and operational agility.
Ensure robust inventory management and quality control systems to maintain product integrity and customer trust.
Shape talent strategy, including workforce development, leadership capability building, and succession planning.
Adapt and contribute to evolving priorities to support plant and organizational goals.
Perform other duties as assigned to support plant and organizational goals.
Demonstrated business acumen and transformational leadership to drive operational excellence and growth.
Proven ability to lead and optimize operations in a unionized environment, fostering collaborative labor relations and organizational success.
Expertise in pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards, regulatory compliance, and HACCP principles to ensure uncompromising quality.
Proven capability in spray drying technologies and high-quality production processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical lactose excipients (e.g., crystalline monohydrate, anhydrous, spray-dried) for granulation and direct tableting.
Strong command of global food safety systems and regulatory frameworks.
Proficiency in continuous improvement, change management, and operational excellence methodologies for sustainable performance.
Exceptional ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders through clear, impactful communication and strategic presentations.
Education/Qualifications
BS/MS in Engineering, Business, Food Science, or related field.
Proven track record in plant management within regulated industries.
Experience in managing a Union site.
Base Salary range is 126K - 218K
The company 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).
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing and Management
Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Dairy Product Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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