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.

　　Key responsibilities

　　Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement.

　　Lead, teach and coach employees at all levels on lean manufacturing processes.

　　Facilitate the development of and maintain the site implementation plan for the lean manufacturing operating system.

　　Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.

　　Lead continuous improvement events resulting in employee skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements.

　　Using tracking and reporting systems, prepares plans, drives performance, and assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals

　　Identifies barriers to success and solicits help from leadership when needed.

　　Key Skills: Knowledge of manufacturing, Project management, change management, Lean toolkit application skills, Process development, Advanced problem-solving skills, Track record of business performance improvement.

　　Qualifications and skills

　　Education - CI Knowledge: A deep understanding of the principles and tools of lean manufacturing is key to delivering the requirements of the role. Experience of managing a multi-functional team in a high-speed process environment for a minimum of 5 years is essential. Bachelors degree or higher in engineering, business, management or a related discipline.

　　Technical

　　Builds Effective Teams: The ability to lead through development & education of others is essential. Instils Trust: To be respected and seen as a credible source of knowledge by the site leadership team is essential. Achieved by having an in-depth knowledge of all technologies and processes onsite. Strategic Mindset: The ability to align the site strategy with that of the overall organization. The ability to deploy the site strategy throughout the business, ensuring that every team member knows how they contribute to the site goals. The ability to communicate targets & goals in a clear concise fashion at all levels within the business. Very proficient with the use of Microsoft office suite. Experience of facilitating group problem solving sessions. The ability to work with every function at every level within the business, conversing knowledgably in their language to help achieve principal accountabilities.

　　Ensures Accountability: An insatiable appetite for better performance is essential. Devotion to standardization ensuring a system is in place to manage every process on site. To be very structured and disciplined in adherence to standards set and hold others accountable if they are not being followed. To be an assertive example to all team members of how things should be done. To be knowledge hungry, always seeking to find a better way through use of consultants, site visits, reading, benchmarking, etc.

　　Leading Change: Actively and visibly sponsors the need for change. Leads and implements positive change. Demonstrates the flexibility and adaptability to be successful in a changing environment.

　　Travel may be required (approximately 10%) to support key priorities in the business.

　　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. EEO is the Law poster can be foundhere (http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) . Additional information can also be here (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf) .

　　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.