Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift
Kerry
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
The Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of production during the third shift at the Kerry Bethlehem facility. This role ensures that safety, quality, and performance standards are met consistently while fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect.
As the most senior leader on-site during third shift, the Supervisor will oversee a team of up to 7 employees across key production areas including roasting, grinding, extraction, reverse osmosis (RO), blending, and filling. This position requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, enforces procedures, and ensures that no shortcuts are taken in the pursuit of operational excellence.
Key responsibilities
+ Leadership & Team Management
+ Supervise and support the second shift production team to meet daily operational goals.
+ Conduct performance reviews, disciplinary conversations, and coaching sessions.
+ Foster a respectful, positive, and professional work environment.
+ Hold team members accountable to safety, quality, and procedural standards.
+ Production Oversight
+ Ensure production output meets established KPIs and quality standards.
+ Troubleshoot issues impacting performance and communicate root causes to the first shift supervisor and Operations Manager.
+ Maintain accurate documentation and shift handover reports.
+ Safety & Compliance
+ Enforce all safety and quality policies and procedures.
+ Ensure team adherence to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
+ Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
+ Systems & Reporting
+ Utilize SAP for production tracking, inventory management, and reporting.
+ Monitor and report on shift performance metrics.
+ Flexibility & Coverage
+ Attend meetings and trainings outside of core hours as needed.
+ Provide coverage during shift transitions or absences.
Qualifications and skills
+ Proven experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing or food processing environment.
+ Strong leadership skills with a focus on accountability, integrity, and team development.
+ Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems.
+ Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
+ Commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.
+ Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Compensation Data
The pay range for this position is $64,479 - $105,272 in Annual Salary. Kerry typically does not hire an individual at the top or near the top of the range, as we are a pay-for-performance company, and this range is set to continue to reward performance annually while in role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate within the above range may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition, this position is also eligible to earn a performance-based incentive compensation. Kerry offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, Employee Share Plan, Life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement. This job posting is anticipated to expire on February 27th, 2026.
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).
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