What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager 2nd Shift position at Kerry?
About Kerry
Kerry is a global leader in the taste and nutrition industry, dedicated to creating healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products for consumers worldwide. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability drives our business forward.
Job Summary
This position plays a critical role in the success of our snacks division, responsible for leading a team to achieve production targets and ensuring a safe and efficient operation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead your team to achieve shift production targets while ensuring a safe and efficient operation that meets or exceeds quality standards.
- Coordinate with warehouse, maintenance, and quality control departments to optimize efficiency and compliance with policies and procedures.
- Meet production plans, negotiate or justify changes as needed.
- Manage resources (people, materials, equipment, and capital) for efficient production.
Daily Tasks
- Perschedule personnel, conduct regular visual line checks, and ensure proper production, dating, labeling, and packaging of product.
- Review production paperwork, collect and track data, and report information and variances to management.
- Analyze situations outside normal responsibility and make decisions on how to proceed.
- Communicate directly with regulatory, safety, and health authorities in case of a plant emergency.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience at a supervisor level (minimum 4 years).
- Familiarity with food manufacturing, preferably with experience in MS Office and SAP.
- Ability to manage, train, and develop employees.
- Capable of multi-tasking and delegating functions.
Compensation Package
This role offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about creating healthy and sustainable products, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
