Plant Manager

The Plant Manager for the Montebello, California facility plays a pivotal role in leading and coordinating activities at this essential Vinegar plant within the Kerry network.

This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a critical site undergoing significant investment and automation upgrades.

The successful candidate will oversee the daily operations of this key facility, leading a hands-on team of 15-20 employees.

Key responsibilities

In this role you will :

• Oversee production, regulatory compliance, inventory management, transportation, and delivery of products to the marketplace, capital expenditures, continuous improvement initiatives, recordkeeping, and benchmarking.
• Manage all operations to ensure compliance with Plant Quality Assurance Programs and support the implementation of a Zero Defects Quality Program.
• Supervise all plant capital expenditures, overseeing spending, and reporting to Corporate, with a focus on implementing new technologies and automation solutions.
• Provide direct supervision to the plant superintendent, offering guidance and support in daily operations and critical decision-making.
• Work closely with Plant Managers and key Stakeholders to develop a comprehensive strategy for fostering collaboration with other 6 vinegar plants across the Country.
• Monitor inventory levels of critical raw materials, coordinating timely orders to support smooth operations and storage utilization, especially in the context of upcoming automation.
• Perform any other duties as required and requested by Corporate, especially related to leading and implementing new technologies and automation.
• Monitor Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies and automation into plant operations while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and skills

Education : A four-year college degree in a technical field (Engineering, Biology, Microbiology, Food Science, etc.) is required.

Engineering background is preferred.

Experience : A minimum of 8 years of experience in food or related manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership experience. Previous experience in managing continuous 24x7 operations preferred.

The ideal candidate will bring a :

• A proactive and engaged leadership approach, characterized by a hands-on management style.
• Forward thinking attributes coupled with a commitment to cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lean Six Sigma experience and certification are strongly preferred, especially in the context of implementing new technologies and automation.

Compensation Data

The typical hiring range for this role is $125,000 to $159,000 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).