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

• Support the development of lean manufacturing processes; continuous improvement, standard work, problem solving, value stream mapping, training and employee involvement.

• Lead, teach and coach employees at all levels on lean manufacturing processes.

• Facilitate the development of and maintain the site implementation plan for the lean manufacturing operating system.

• Drive lean training and implement a lean toolkit utilizing PDCA; value stream mapping; quick changeovers; Kaizen, problem solving, 5S, etc.

• Lead continuous improvement events resulting in employee skill and knowledge development and KPI performance improvements.

• Using tracking and reporting systems, prepares plans, drives performance, and assures timely completion and achievement of product/process quality and savings goals.

• Identifies barriers to success and solicits help from leadership when needed.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field.

• 5–7 years of experience in similar roles within manufacturing environments, supporting operational excellence, continuous improvement, or process‑focused functions.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, with hands‑on application of Lean tools such as value stream mapping, standard work, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Solid understanding of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles and their application to equipment reliability and operational performance.

• Proven experience in project management and change management, with the ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and sustain improvements.

• Demonstrated skill in process development, including identifying inefficiencies, defining standards, and implementing productivity improvements.

• Advanced problem‑solving skills, using data‑driven approaches to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

• Track record of driving business performance improvements across safety, quality, service, and cost metrics.

Compensation Data

The pay range for this position is $88,100 - $163,700 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on April 13th, 2026.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the review and assessment of applications and assist with scheduling interviews. We do not use AI to make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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. Additional information can be found at: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (dol.gov).

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. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

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