Who Kerry Is:

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:

With over 45 plants across North America, the Owatonna, MN, USA plant is a part of our Dry Beverage division and specializes in agglomeration and/or coating of nutraceuticals and functional food ingredients in some of your favorite dietary supplements and drinks. Our team is comprised of career minded people who help meet growing demands for quality ingredients. You'll have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with people who care about what they do. If youre looking for a manufacturing environment where you can build acareer and have fun while you do it, we might be the team for you!

What You'll Do:

The SeniorProduction Supervisor is responsible for the execution of the production schedule for processing products to meet established product quality specifications and packaging requirements while ensuring compliance to safety, environmental and regulatory policies.You'll increase your expertise in f ermentation, cultures harvesting, dry blend, liquid receiving & filtration & evaporation, packaging and other process streams by understanding & coordinating the equipment operation, procedures, SQF, HACCP, GMP, Safety, sanitation, preventative maintenance programs and personnel capabilities.

You'll promote a team culture as you:

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Perform shift review of production to ensure accuracy and assist with production planning.

• Provide support and coach/mentor employees while trouble shooting deviations to mitigate future occurrence.

• Supports management with changes and assists where necessary.

• Ensure GMP standards for Food and People safety and Kerry Policies.

• Support the SQF Food Safety and Quality System by implementing and following procedures, conducting and/or participating in GMP inspections, internal audits, management reviews and training.

• Demonstrate success in developing/implementing continuous improvement initiatives and accountability programs.

• Responsible for the scheduling and timekeeping of all production personnel.

• Flexibility to support needs is appreciated (15% may need to flex hours).

  We Offer a 4 Day Work Week, 6:AM - 4:30 PM, 15% may stay until 5 or 5:30 to transition shifts, Monday-Thursday. Overtime on Friday is Usually Voluntary

What You'll Need to Succeed:

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse internal and external customers, technical savvy, use of MS products and SAP, the ability to type, multi-task, organize, prioritize tasks, work independently, identify problem areas and potential solutions. Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, organization, prioritization, and time management skills. An understand production processes and the causes of variances in production data.

Additional Factors:

• A four-year degree preferred in food technology or business

• 2 to 5 years of experience in a food manufacturing plant or related industry.

• Leadership experience.

• Experience with SAP is preferred.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing methodology.