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Kerry Group
Production Processing Manager
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What they do
A Production Supervisor supervises workers and production schedules, monitors supplies, and oversees quality assurance at a production facility.
$66,541 / year median in Ohio
+5% projected growth
Job Description
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. About the role Kerry Taste & Nutrition Production Processing Manager Location Byesville, OH Department Operations Reports To Plant Manager / Operations Manager Key responsibilities Production Processing Manager
- Lead day-to day aseptic processing operations (mixing, blending, UHT/HTST systems, sterilization)
- Ensure production targets are met for volume, yield, and efficiency)
- Monitor and optimize CIP (Clean-In Place) and SIP (sterilize-in-Place) processes
- Manage day to day operations with Safety first mindset and embracing the safety culture
- Coordinate with packaging and maintenance teams for seamless operations Food Safety And Quality
- Ensure compliance with FDA regulations and aseptic processing requirements.
- Maintain HACCP plans and critical control points. Partner with QA to ensure product sterility and consistency
- Lead investigations for deviations, contamination risks, or non-conformance Equipment & Process Optimization
- Manage aseptic processing equipment such as UHT systems Homogenizers Aseptic tanks and fillers
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction yield improvement)
- Analyse process data to improve efficiency and reduce downtime. Team Leadership
- Supervise and develop processing Operators, leads, and technicians
- Conduct training on aseptic techniques, safety and SOP's
- Manage staffing, scheduling, and performance evaluations Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards.
- Maintain accurate batch records, logs, and audit documentation
- Support internal and external audits (FDA/Customer Audit/BRC, 1 KPS, etc.) Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work with R D on new product commercialization and scale-up
- Partner with maintenance on preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
- Coordinate with supply chain for raw material availability. Qualifications and skills Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or related field is required Experience
- 5-10+ years in beverage or dairy manufacturing
- 3+ years in aseptic /UHT processing preferred
- Experience with high-speed, automated production environments required Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of aseptic processing principles and microbiology.
- Familiarity with systems like
SCADA, PLC
controls, and process automation- Understanding of HACCP, GMP's and food safety standards. Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Attention to detail and regulatory compliance KPI's/Success Metrics
- Production efficiency and throughput
- Yield and waste reduction
- Downtime and equipment (audit results, deviations)
- Employee engagement and retention Work Environment
- Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to heat, noise, cold and processing equipment
- May require flexible hours, including weekends or shifts The pay range for this position is $103,000
- $132,000 in Annual Salary.