Plant Manager

About The Role at Kerry

Its an exciting time to join Kerry and we are hiring a Plant Manager for our Rhinelander, WI facility. You will be responsible for the overall management of the site, reporting directly into the Director of Operations. The Plant Manager role is pivotal in overseeing site operations and ensuring the plant's performance, safety, and growth. This position requires leadership, managing costs, quality, safety, personnel development, and customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

Direct and lead all operations within their plant

Provide functional leadership within the plant

Accountable for all QHSE initiatives across the site

Responsible for all site capital projects

Develop and maintain qualified personnel within the all departments

Maintain plant infrastructure for future viability and growth

Accountable for providing a safe working environment

Set overall expectations / standards and motivate employees to perform

Drive a continuous improvement mind-set within plant environment

Support cluster leads around strategy, policy and risk management

Ensure talent management and succession planning strategy are executed

Build relationships with customers at all levels

Ensure plant inventory is managed appropriately

Qualifications and skills

BS / MS degree in Engineering, Business, or Food Science

10+ Years of experience in manufacturing

Union experience preferred

Knowledgeable in continuous improvement and analysis

HACCP, OSHA and food safety experience preferred

Experience in food, chemical or pharmaceutical industry

Understands HACCP, ISO, FSAI & Kerry QSHE standards and Systems

The typical hiring range for this role is $125,181 to $217,557 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).