Production Manager

Production Manager

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. 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 Production Manager is involved with the planning, coordination, and control of manufacturing processes for the Seattle site. They ensure that goods and services are produced efficiently and that the correct amount is produced at the right cost and level of quality that maintains market competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Direct the processing of products to ensure top quality and compliance with corporate quality specifications, governmental regulations, standard operating procedures, and good manufacturing practices. Properly schedule all aspects of processing operations and labor to efficiently meet production and customer requirements on a timely basis. Ensure coordination with maintenance to achieve repair and preventative maintenance of equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency. Assist in the development and implementation of Capital Projects. Assure the department is maintained in a quality fashion adhering to provincial, federal, and good manufacturing practices. Manage safe operation of workers and equipment in the production of high quality / high value products, while applying learned knowledge of processes involved and production methods. Oversees the efficient operations and inventory of the plant, outside storage facilities, and yard. Responsible for organizing the warehouse and the workflow. Maintaining inventory based on FIFO and assist in preventing customer service issues. Responsible for delivery of KPIs for warehouse and cost control. Play key role in maintaining the quality of the products produced in the facility. Plan and develop systems and procedures to improve quality and efficiency of the department. Assist in training employees in work methods and procedures. Coordinate activities of workers engaged in producing products, ensuring all aspects of production are handled at the highest level of quality and safety. Manage the process of syrup processing from initial steps of processing to final steps in warehousing finished product. Communicate and work with maintenance department so that all equipment is maintained at the highest level to reduce unnecessary downtime, quality defects, and worker injury. Participate in plant GMP audits and give direction to subordinates with regards to corrective actions and follow-up. Participate in plant Safety audits and give direction to subordinates with regards to corrective actions and follow-up. Manage yields and maximize opportunities. Perform performance reviews of employees. Address any human resource needs, relating to those being managed, (in a timely manner) ensuring proper documentation and communication with necessary parties and HR department. Work with plant, corporate, and client personnel to resolve day-to-day production tasks / needs as they arise. Understand and obey all Good Manufacturing Practices and safety and sanitation regulations and policies / procedures. Observe practices consistent with our Customer Service Quality Program. Carry out duties as requested by Plant Manager and Director of Operations. Support the SQF Food Safety and Quality System by implementing and following procedures, taking part in GMP inspections, conducting and / or participating in internal audits and management reviews, and participating in training.

Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Food Science preferred. Must have a minimum of five plus years in production management. Requires strong supervisory skills, high degree of organization, excellent communication and writing skills. 2-5 years food plant experience.

The pay range for this position is $91,404 - $154,009 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.