Continuous Improvement Manager

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

• Coaching and training others in the use of TPM – total productive maintenance.

• Aligning the site KPI structure with functional and global metrics.

• Supporting the selection, execution, and reporting of key loss reduction initiatives at the site and eliminate barriers for the teams so they can see success and faster improvements.

• Educating team members in the principles and tools of our continuous improvement pillars.

• Being the process knowledge expert and develop in-depth knowledge of all technologies and processes onsite.

• Auditing support.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor of Science degree related to Engineering, Business or Food Science or equivalent experience.

• 3-5 years of success in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Experience with implementing and utilizing production systems.

• Experience in food, chemical, or pharmaceutical industry preferred.

• Knowledge and proficiency in processes.

• SMED and Kaizen experience.

• Project Management experience.

• Must be open to 10% travel.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $89,000 to $134,000 annually and is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, location, etc. In addition to your pay, Kerry offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and retirement contribution (all benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

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 found here. Additional information can also be here.