Requisition ID 49403

　　Position Type (US)Full Time

　　Career FunctionManufacturing/Production

　　Recruiter

　　Posting Type DNI

　　Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.

　　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.

　　Where You'll Work

　　At ourMelrose Park, IL,plant we feel good aboutour various batters and breading productsthat make our food taste better. Our employees care - about their community, their team and the results we create every day. If youre looking for a manufacturing facility where you can build a career and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you.Our team prides itself on being collaborative and having a healthy culture where working hard and doing a good job is recognized and appreciated. Please note, this is a Union facility. We are part of theMelrose Park Teamsters Local 781.

　　What You'll Do

　　2nd shift 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm

　　Pay range 75k to 85k DOE

　　Responsible for leading production staff to achieve production targets in a safe and efficient manner.

　　Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, warehouse, and quality departments to achieve and sustain results.

　　Leads team members by managing and executing plant processes.Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure safety, quality, cost, and customer service goals are met.

　　Analyzes work orders to estimate employee hours and create equipment operating schedules that meet both internal and external needs.

　　Qualifications and skills

　　College diploma, or University degree in an applicable field of study preferred, plus 3-5 years of experience in a production environment (food manufacturing preferred).Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, good communication, organization, prioritization and time management skills.

　　Experiencing managing sanitation activities preferred.

　　Demonstrated success in developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs. Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma experience preferred.

　　Demonstrated success assessing, developing and retaining top talent.

　　Proven ability to drive process improvements, adhere to budgets, and maintain regulatory compliance.

　　Proven ability to lead with the following key competencies: Critical Thinking, Continuous Cost Focus, Technical Expertise, Influence and Delivery of Sustainable Results.

　　Must be able to troubleshoot problem(s) to develop corrective solutions.

　　Experience Supervising in a unionized work environment preferred.

　　Must be computer literate (Microsoft office)

　　SAP experience preferred

　　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.