Auckland City, AucklandFull-time, PermanentRequisition ID 15026Position Type FT PermanentRecruiter #LI-CO1Posting Type LIKerry offers the industry’s largest portfolio of Taste & Nutrition Systems and Functional Ingredients & Actives, serving the Global Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries. We work with the world’s top Retailers and Manufacturing companies to produce some of the best private-label products and tailored Food & Beverage solutions on the market. We also work with the leading Food Service chains helping to deliver appetising, relevant and innovative custom solutions, using our expertise in new product development, production and commercialisation.Our Values: Courage | Enterprising Spirit | Inclusiveness | Open-mindedness | OwnershipAbout the roleThe Production Manager of Kerry's Otahuhu site will manage production activities to ensure timely delivery of finished product to customers while maintaining and continuously driving improvement in efficiency, quality, safety, environmental and cost targets.Key responsibilitiesEnsure Operational Health and SafetyDirect responsibility for all operational colleaguesWeekly capacity evaluation for each resource to define manpower and shift requirements for the oncoming weekLeading production team to achieve production targets in a safe and efficient mannerMonitor COOISPI and TR cockpits in SAPTroubleshoot equipment breakdownsManage engineering / maintenance projectsMonitor raw material availability after Quality Assurance clearancesDaily measurement, review and management of cost driversInvestigate stock variances and implement corrective measuresMonitor the efficiency of lines as per OEE methodology, working out the loss elimination through analysis and review with Production teamImplement Continuous improvement tools of problem solving for boosting Efficiency, Productivity and waste reductionEstablish strong quality and food safety systemsManage Cleaning Programs for the Production Facility, Surrounds, Equipment and the WarehouseEnsure strict adherence to company practices on recycling and sustainabilityRecruitment, performance reviews, training, corrective action, team development, time keeping & disciplinary proceedings of team membersMaintain an engaged and team-oriented team to meet business demandsQualifications and skillsDegree in Food Science/Technology or related disciplineMinimum of 5 years working experience in leadership capacity in the food manufacturing industryWorking knowledge of food laws – must have prior relevant experience in the food industryUnderstanding of product certification programs such as Kosher, Halal and OrganicUnderstanding policies related to international productsUnderstanding of best practiceUnderstands aspects of TQM i.e. that quality goes beyond the product itselfKnowledge of FSSC 22K, HACCP, SPC and AIB product safety systemsUnderstands and champions GMP and GLP requirementsStrong Allergen awarenessKnowledge of food and facility security requirementsKnows how to set up and execute compliance systemsKnowledge of developing standard operating proceduresCompetencies Required:Consumer / customer satisfaction focusedDrives knowledge sharing and implements shared learnings at a local levelUnderstands “cost of quality”Should be comfortable working in a fast, changing and growing global environment where accountability, quality, timeliness are key componentsStrong collaboration / communication / presentation and interpersonal skills Kerry seeks employees who have ambition, vision and a commitment to excellence in a dynamic business environment to achieve and sustain growth on a long-term basis
