Area Manager

3 weeks ago


Brisbane, Australia Kerry Full time

**Requisition ID** 45052
**Position Type** FT Permanent
**Recruiter **#LI-SSM1
**Posting Type** LI

**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.

**About the role**:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Area Manager (Dry) will be a natural leader with extensive industry experience within a food manufacturing environment. The position is responsible for the overall Safety, Quality and Performance of the Dry Blending area and will manage effectively the production team to achieve the organizational goals. The Area Manager (Dry) is responsible for 7 direct reports across 3 shifts.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Ensure a safe working environment in line with WH&S standards by following and promoting a safety culture onsite in line with our principle of “Safety First, Quality Always”.
- Lead incident investigations and RCA’s and ensure corrective actions are implemented in a timely manner.
- Lead the Dry Blending team coaching, developing, and supporting the team.
- Ensure resources, staffing levels and tools are maintained to meet production targets.
- Ensure compliance with company's quality policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Work closely with the Planning to ensure the production schedule is optimised.
- Develop operational systems to ensure cost effective production within quality specifications.
- Review opportunities in manufacturing and present recommendations relating to systems and capital expenditure.
- Maintaining a safe and clean work environment ensuring compliance with established GMP policies.
- Hold periodic Toolbox meetings to cover departmental and site communications.
- Contribute to the improvement of operational performance by identifying and implementing continuous improvement activities.
- Support the implementation of activities to improve team engagement and build a positive workplace culture.
- Develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders by maintaining effective communication and fostering a culture of change.
- Work closely with planning and quality teams to facilitate attainment to plan, technical solutions to quality challenges and corrective actions.
- Develop work instructions and SOP’s.

**Qualifications and skills**:

- Significant experience (minimum of 5 years) in a management position (at a production manager level or similar) in a food manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor and develop employees.
- Experience in implementing continuous improvement (lean manufacturing practices).
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and a can-do attitude.
- Experience in MRP (SAP) in a manufacturing environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office.
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and OHS is essential.


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