What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Team Leader 2nd Shift position at Kerry?
Job Description
About Kerry:
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company, serving the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Our mission is to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products for billions of people worldwide. As a valued partner to our customers, we strive to be the most trusted provider in the industry.
We're part of the snacks division, specializing in powdered cheese production using dry blending and spray dry technology. Our finished goods are sold to customers for various applications, including chips, popcorn, mac n' cheese, and alfredo sauces. We're committed to giving back to our community through fundraisers and local non-profit partnerships.
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.
Requirements
- 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.
What will you need to be successful?
This role requires a strong background in food manufacturing, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about creating healthy and sustainable products, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
