​Requisition ID 62389 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 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. Where will you work? Our Vesper, WI location is one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors. If you’re looking to build a career in manufacturing with a team you can have some fun with, we might be the team for you! What will you do? + Ensure the facility is compliant with customer and regulatory requirements for cleanliness while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards. + Responsible for hygienic condition of plant, warehouse, and outside grounds. + Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) for plant meeting Kerry guidelines, including downtime/changeover cleaning, periodic equipment cleaning, periodic infrastructure cleaning, and routine cleaning. + Maintain and write detailed SSOPs, following the 7 steps of sanitation, for all tasks in the MSS. Complete monitoring, verification, and sanitation/allergen validations. + Lead sanitation employees to clean facility using approved chemical solutions. + Maintain chemical inventory and purchasing of chemicals & cleaning utensils. + Manage pest control program. + Conduct internal audits as necessary. + Participate and lead cross-functional teams with production & quality. + Responsible to maintain proper documentation that meets all regulatory and customer requirements. + Recommend, develop, and implement new or improved sanitation programs or tools. + Technical knowledge and hands on experience with soil identification/chemical selection, dry clean tools and methods, COP, CIP, pest control, and allergen management. + Review and make recommendations for hygienic design improvement of equipment and infrastructure as needed. + Support environmental monitoring program. + Manage relationships with vendors including chemical suppliers, pest control companies, and others as needed. + Lead sanitation training program for site. + Support customer & third-party audits and follow-up on corrective actions. + All other duties as assigned. What will you need to be successful? + Bachelor’s degree preferred or proven sanitation experience at a supervisor level. + Minimum 5 years of sanitation experience in a food / beverage manufacturing setting (dairy industry preferred). + Understanding of wet and dry cleaning /verification processes. + Working knowledge and experience with HACCP and sanitation systems (MSS, SSOP). + Strong leadership and communication skills, being able to work effectively cross functionally with other teams. + Availability to work off-shift hours (up to 40%). + Proficient with Microsoft Office. SAP is a nice to have. 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 01/30/2026. ​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). 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. Recruiter Posting Type DNI