Requisition ID: 57522
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid
About the Role
Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic environment? We are on the lookout for a Manufacturing Lead to join our high-performing team and oversee our Taste sites across Europe. This role is crucial in connecting regional operational performance with our global footprint, ensuring we deliver excellence to our customers.
In this role, you will partner closely with our commercial and RDA colleagues, executing a globally connected Taste strategy. Your mission? To drive a forward-looking manufacturing excellence program while focusing on our balanced scorecard performance across Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Sustainability.
Note: This position requires travel of 40% or more, with regular onsite visits to the UK, France, and Italy.
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 enjoyed by billions globally. Join us and shape the future of food while exploring growth opportunities in a truly global environment.
What You'll Be Doing
* Develop and execute a multi-year Integrated Operations strategy to meet current demand and future business growth.
* Lead a high-performing team by attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent, providing growth opportunities across our network.
* Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across our manufacturing footprint.
* Collaborate closely with our commercial organization to ensure growth plans and innovation pipelines are met.
* Leverage industry knowledge to identify value delivery levers and best practices for sustainable growth.
* Partner with Engineering, Sustainability, and QSHE teams to drive our Sustainability 2030 ambition.
* Ensure the master schedule program incorporates action plans for reliability and optimized capital spend.
* Lead manufacturing excellence programs, embedding best practices in all manufacturing plans.
* Work proactively with commercial teams to define connected business strategies and global capacity development plans.
* Strengthen customer collaboration through sharing best practices and demonstrating value across innovation and delivery.
* Lead risk management and business continuity planning for the overall manufacturing footprint.
What You Can Bring to the Role
* Bachelor's degree in food science, business management, or engineering discipline; an MBA or higher degree is a plus.
* Proven experience in manufacturing operations/management within the taste and flavor ingredient industry.
* Strong understanding of taste and flavor ingredient manufacturing processes and technologies.
* Experience in setting and executing strategy to achieve KPIs and sustainable growth.
* Robust financial and budgetary management skills.
* Experience in delivering capital projects and people-led improvement programs.
* Excellent interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.
* A change agent, energized by making a difference and comfortable with ambiguity.
* Demonstrated executive presence and ability to build trust.
* Strong evidence of talent management and development of winning teams.
* Strategic mindset with the ability to translate future possibilities into actionable strategies.
* Customer-centric approach, building strong relationships and delivering solutions.
* Willingness to travel upwards of 40% to our sites across Europe.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior operator passionate about driving customer-led manufacturing excellence!
What We Can Offer
In return, we offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunities for self-growth and career development within one of the world’s leading manufacturers of food and nutrition technology.
At Kerry, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our colleagues. We foster an inclusive culture that inspires food and nourishes life. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment process is based on skills and competencies, valuing diversity and inclusion in all aspects. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. Additionally, Kerry does not currently utilize video chat rooms for interviews. Please refuse any request for payment to participate in the hiring process. Any payments made by Kerry will be from official accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-JP2
Posting Type: LI