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 As the Senior Production Engineer, you serve as a vital resource for Operations by applying technical skills to optimize plant operations, resolve plant problems, and ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products. This position is located on site at our Niagra Falls, NY facility. Key responsibilities •  Operation of assigned production unit in compliance with established policies, procedures, permits and regulatory requirements. •  Meeting or exceeding performance standards of assigned production unit including production rate, on-stream time, and raw material efficiency. •  Meeting or exceeding quality specifications for manufactured products. •  Work closely with the operations team leveraging their problem-solving skills and technical expertise. •  Prioritization and resolution of manufacturing difficulties (process or mechanical). •  Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability and responsiveness to the customer. •  Ensure Process Technology Excellence (PTE) is understood and utilized and that process automation is used as a tool to optimize plant performance. •  Partner with experts to perform advanced troubleshooting and improve and document operating discipline. •  Diagnose and document root causes of asset utilization losses in the facility. •  Understand why specific procedure steps and precautions are needed and keeps a strong field presence to reinforce the importance. •  Conduct daily review of logbook and alarm history to better understand the plant operation and stay engaged with daily activities. •  Maintain, own, and review daily Key Process Indicators (KPI)/ trends to ensure optimum performance. •  Act as a unit technical expert during unplanned events and drive implementation of effective corrective and preventative actions. •  Provide leadership, expertise, diagnosis, and optimization in plant raw material efficiency, which may include yield or waste generation. •  Ensure compliance with plant operating permits. Understand site integration and provides input to optimize the overall system. •  Respond urgently to plant issues and emergencies. •  Support the plant through off hours and call rotations. Qualifications and skills Skills and Abilities o  Technical Problem-Solving Ability to diagnose and resolve plant issues using engineering principles and standard procedures. o  Process Optimization Leverage Continuous Improvement and process automation to improve plant performance and efficiency. o  Collaboration and Communication Work closely with operations teams and subject matter experts, documenting findings and sharing insights effectively. Experience needed 3-5+ years of engineering experience in chemical or other manufacturing/processing industry Education  A minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering required. Chemical preferred The pay range for this position is $107,757 - $181,563 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 3/1/2026.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementKerry is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, and career development. Kerry also takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, disabled veterans, and other protected groups are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us deliver better food for a better world.