Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$63k–$106k/yr
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 th…
Skills: Team Leadership, Production Supervision, SAP, Operational Excellence, KPI Management
Commerce, California, United States · Remote OK
$88k–$164k/yr
Requisition ID 64226 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement #LI-Remote About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we p…
Skills: Account Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Market Analysis, Relationship Management
Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil · On-site
About Kerry A Kerry é a empresa líder mundial em sabor e nutrição para as indústrias alimentar, de bebidas e farmacêutica. Todos os dias fazemos parcerias com clientes para criar produtos mais saudáveis, mais saborosos e…
Skills: Accounting Processes, Financial Processes, MS Office, Excel, Organization
Rochester, Minnesota, United States · On-site
$23/hr–$28/hr
Requisition ID: 65014 Position Type: (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day w…
Skills: Chemical SOPs, Sanitation Leadership, Food Safety Compliance, Environmental Monitoring, Inventory Tracking
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq · On-site
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 th…
Skills: Account Management, Relationship Building, Commercial Acumen, Demand Forecasting, Pipeline Management
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates · On-site
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 th…
Skills: Regional Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Commodity Price Tracking, E-Tenders
Coleraine, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · On-site
About the role We are expanding our manufacturing facility in Coleraine, Co. Londonderry and have several exciting opportunities available for Warehouse Operatives. In this role, you will work on a 3-week rotating shift …
Skills: Warehouse Management, SAP, MS Office, Pallet Truck Operation, Counterbalance Forklift
Commerce, California, United States · On-site
Requisition ID 64745 Position Type (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement We Are Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner wit…
Skills: Batching, Mixing, Compounding, Forklift Operation, SAP
Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq · On-site
Requisition ID: 63618 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we …
Skills: Sales Management, Business Development, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership
California City, California, United States · Remote OK
$129k–$240k/yr
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 th…
Skills: Account Management, Strategic Growth, Relationship Building, Pricing Strategy, Salesforce.com
Byesville, Ohio, United States · On-site
We Are 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 t…
Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Pneumatic Systems
Seattle, Washington, United States · On-site
$88k–$164k/yr
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 th…
Skills: Sales Strategy, Account Management, Business Analysis, Negotiation, CRM
Byesville, Ohio, United States · On-site
Requisition ID: 64598 Position Type: (US)Full Time Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite We Are Kerry: Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day…
Skills: Preventative Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Electrical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Pneumatics
Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$91k–$154k/yr
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 th…
Skills: Quality Management Systems, Internal Auditing, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Mock Recalls
Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico · On-site
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 th…
Skills: Lean, Agile, RPA, Power Automate, UiPath
Rothschild, Wisconsin, United States · On-site
$91k–$154k/yr
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 th…
Skills: Quality Management Systems, Audit Management, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Validation Planning
Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary · On-site
About the role We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Account Manager to continue to develop and grow our portfolio of Meat EUM customers in Hungary. This role is critical to help strengthen our sales team as we c…
Skills: Key Account Management, Meat Processing Industry, Strategic Planning, Customer Relationship Management, Meat Chemistry
Berlin, Germany · Hybrid
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 th…
Skills: Account Management, Strategic Planning, Demand Forecasting, Pricing Strategy, Contract Management
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Lead and motivate the first shift production team to meet daily goals while ensuring safety, quality, and housekeeping standards are maintained. Coordinate with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance departments to optimize operational flow and minimize downtime.
Requires experience supervising teams in manufacturing or food production and a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems and a strong commitment to safety and quality are essential.
1st Shift Operations Supervisor
Location: Kerry – Bethlehem, PA
Reports To: Operations Manager
Schedule: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM (flexibility required)
Position Summary
Step into a role where your leadership sets the tone for the entire day. As the 1st Shift Operations Supervisor, you are the driving force behind a safe, efficient, and high performing production floor. You’ll lead a talented team across roasting, grinding, extraction, RO, blending, and filling — ensuring every process runs smoothly, every standard is met, and every employee feels supported and accountable.
This is a hands on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast paced environments, takes pride in operational excellence, and believes that a clean, organized, and disciplined workplace is the foundation of great results. You’ll be the first leader on site each day, shaping the culture, setting expectations, and ensuring the team starts strong and finishes stronger.
You will also play a critical role in cross functional communication, partnering daily with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to ensure the entire site is aligned, informed, and working toward a common goal. Your leadership will help break down silos, strengthen teamwork, and ensure issues are addressed quickly and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities
• Leadership & Accountability
• Lead, coach, and motivate the first shift production team to hit daily goals with consistency and pride.
• Hold team members accountable to safety, quality, housekeeping, and performance expectations — every shift, every task.
• Build a culture of professionalism, teamwork, and respect.
• Address performance issues promptly and fairly while developing employees for long term success.
• Operational Excellence
• Oversee production activities to ensure KPIs, quality standards, and throughput targets are met.
• Troubleshoot issues quickly and communicate root causes to leadership and incoming shifts.
• Maintain accurate documentation, batch records, and shift handover reports.
• Ensure the production floor remains clean, organized, and audit ready at all times.
• Cross Functional Collaboration
• Partner closely with Safety to reinforce safe behaviors, eliminate hazards, and drive proactive risk reduction.
• Work with Quality to ensure compliance, resolve deviations, and uphold product integrity.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to maintain material flow, reduce downtime, and support schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to identify equipment issues early, support PM schedules, and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Ensure all departments are aligned, communicating effectively, and working toward shared site goals.
• Safety, Cleanliness & Compliance
• Champion a safety first mindset — no shortcuts, no exceptions.
• Enforce SOPs, GMPs, and regulatory requirements with consistency and confidence.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, housekeeping, and process reliability.
• Systems & Reporting
• Use SAP to track production, manage inventory, and maintain accurate data.
• Monitor and communicate shift performance metrics and improvement opportunities.
• Flexibility & Support
• Attend trainings, meetings, and cross functional sessions as needed.
• Provide coverage during shift transitions or staffing gaps to keep operations running smoothly.
Qualifications
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on accountability and team development.
• Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and maintaining a clean, efficient workplace.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Preferred Traits
• High integrity and strong moral compass.
• Calm, steady, and solution oriented under pressure.
• Detail driven with a proactive mindset and passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong collaborator who thrives in a team oriented, cross functional environment.
The typical hiring range for this role is $63,100 - $106,000 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). 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). 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 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.
We help nourish people, society and our planet with great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable solutions.
Every day, millions of people across the world consume foods and beverages containing our taste and nutrition solutions. Our portfolio spans food, beverage, biotechnology, pharma, and proactive health. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life. We are a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position. Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 19,000+ staff, 119 manufacturing facilities, and 60+ technology and innovation centres globally. We are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming. Learn more about us on www.kerry.com
Offices: Naas, IE · Singapore, SG · San Juan del Rio, MX · Beloit, US · Jakarta, ID
We help nourish people, society and our planet with great-tasting, nutritious and sustainable solutions.
Every day, millions of people across the world consume foods and beverages containing our taste and nutrition solutions. Our portfolio spans food, beverage, biotechnology, pharma, and proactive health. We are committed to making the world of food and beverage better for everyone, and dedicated to our Purpose, Inspiring Food, Nourishing Life. We are a company rich in heritage and resources. Over the past five decades, our focus on changing lifestyles, the globalisation of food tastes and ever-evolving consumer needs has brought us to a market-leading global position. Today, we are firmly established as a world leader in the food, beverage and pharma industries, with 19,000+ staff, 119 manufacturing facilities, and 60+ technology and innovation centres globally. We are proud to provide our customers – some of the world’s best-known food, beverage and pharma brands – with the expertise, insights and know-how they need to deliver products that people enjoy and feel better about consuming. Learn more about us on www.kerry.com
Offices: Naas, IE · Singapore, SG · San Juan del Rio, MX · Beloit, US · Jakarta, ID
